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BV04 UTM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,757 mi
Last recorded127,757 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 UTM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 127,757 miles

Coolant leak

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2009 100,496 miles

FRONT REG PLATE DISCOLOURED.

FRONT WINDSCREEN DAMAGED CRACKED NOT IMPAIRING VIEW.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CENTRE 1.8MM

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR M OUNT WORN

Fail 20 Mar 2009 100,496 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b) DANGEROUS

FRONT REG PLATE DISCOLOURED.

FRONT WINDSCREEN DAMAGED CRACKED NOT IMPAIRING VIEW.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CENTRE 1.8MM

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR M OUNT WORN

Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,607 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 27 Nov 2007 71,607 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2006 60,205 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 40,258 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 40,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

slight misshaping on nearside front tyre tread

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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BV04 UTM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BV04 UTM, 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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BV04 UTM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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