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BT04 SWZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,901 mi
Last recorded135,901 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 SWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 135,901 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 129,233 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 128,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 123,162 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 123,061 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working mandatory lamp (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 116,667 miles

Rear rear bumper corroded o/s/r and n/s/r

front bumper corroded o/s/f and n/s/f

Fail 1 Mar 2016 116,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear bumper corroded o/s/r and n/s/r

front bumper corroded o/s/f and n/s/f

Pass 13 Jan 2015 110,244 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 110,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,342 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 98,338 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 91,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,201 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,993 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 81,611 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,611 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 70,994 miles

Advise no spare wheel.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/F Brake pipe.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,994 miles

Advise no spare wheel.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/F Brake pipe.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,547 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,018 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 SWZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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