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BT04 AUA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,284 mi
Last recorded149,284 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 AUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 149,284 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 145,974 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 43,881 miles

Underside corroded in places

Underside undersealed

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 41,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR OF GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 41,138 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,174 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 40,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement park brake binding (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not lock in stork (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,234 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 39,231 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside radiator mounting insecure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 37,496 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion corrosion by rear hinge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,537 miles

Offside Front drivers step underside corrosion

Oil leak ()

emissions only just met

Fail 23 Jun 2016 36,537 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front drivers step underside corrosion

Oil leak ()

emissions only just met

Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,005 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 33,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,065 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

sideboard fasterners damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2012 28,227 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,884 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,322 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 16,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nesrside and offside drop down sides security pins missing

Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,218 miles

nesrside and offside drop down sides security pins missing

Pass 19 Jun 2007 11,936 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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BT04 AUA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT04 AUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT04 AUA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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