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BT04 SXU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,571 mi
Last recorded139,571 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 139,571 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 135,195 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 135,195 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 129,171 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside rear sidelight slightly trafficking with indicator

Rear silencer heat shield broken.

Slight corrosion Offside front metal brake pipe going to flexi brake hose

Fail 16 Aug 2016 129,171 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear leaf spring hanger. Yellow marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber yellow marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hole of corrosion on Offside inner sill.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside rear sidelight slightly trafficking with indicator

Rear silencer heat shield broken.

Slight corrosion Offside front metal brake pipe going to flexi brake hose

Pass 6 Feb 2015 125,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear chsssis box section corroded

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2015 125,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear chsssis box section corroded

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2014 118,610 miles

nearside front step and inner sill corroded and holed

rear tyres have low tread

Pass 10 Jun 2013 108,543 miles

slight oil leak.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 108,543 miles

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

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

slight oil leak.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 100,566 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 93,420 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 93,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,601 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 75,764 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,721 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 66,720 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 60,784 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 SXU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXU, 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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What year was BT04 SXU registered?

BT04 SXU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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