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BT04 TFE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,738 mi
Last recorded179,738 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 179,738 miles

chassis corroding

inner doosteps and inner arch to floors corroding

oil leak

sills heavily corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 123,019 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 123,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 97,455 miles

some corrosion o/s inner sill (not prescribed area)

Fail 17 May 2017 97,411 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

some corrosion o/s inner sill (not prescribed area)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,363 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 92,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 82,685 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to underbody

offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2014 79,569 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill

horn sounds weak

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2013 76,462 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,263 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 67,821 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 63,002 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 63,002 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 57,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 52,356 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 44,644 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 TFE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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