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BT04 VRM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,422 mi
Last recorded158,422 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 158,422 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 150,084 miles

both inner sills corroded

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2013 144,331 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2013 144,331 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 134,812 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 120,519 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 104,014 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 104,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,133 miles

Front no plate is cracked

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake disc is slightly damaged

Nearside front tyre is getting low on tread

Offside front outer brake pad is getting low

Offside front tyre is cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2009 86,133 miles

Front no plate is cracked

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake disc is slightly damaged

Nearside front tyre is getting low on tread

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

Offside front outer brake pad is getting low

Offside front tyre is cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2008 69,797 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 69,797 miles

Offside Rear 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 30 May 2007 59,996 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 VRM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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