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BT04 UEM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,190 mi
Last recorded190,190 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 190,190 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 190,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 187,698 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch corrodede (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner chassi slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 187,693 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch corrodede (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner chassi slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 177,509 miles

Nearside Rear near side inner sill slight corroded

Offside Front off side front cv gater pin holed

Offside Rear shock slight damp

off side front has near side front arch corroded

off side near side outer sill slight corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 177,409 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center front inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear near side inner sill slight corroded

Offside Front off side front cv gater pin holed

Offside Rear shock slight damp

off side front has near side front arch corroded

off side near side outer sill slight corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 166,880 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 94,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs lamp on (3.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s outer rear seel exesisve crrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s front side lamp not working (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s rear outer saeel exesisive crrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 154,819 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 141,394 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 128,421 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 128,378 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 114,843 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 114,843 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 111,042 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 100,095 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 100,095 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 75,741 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2008 75,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 50,959 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 UEM 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 UEM, 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 UEM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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