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BV04 UUY

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,889 mi
Last recorded146,889 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 UUY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 146,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 146,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills corroded inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sills corroded too. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F, O/S/F. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F. O/S/F. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 121,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 119,272 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 119,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,505 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 115,597 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,001 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 19 Apr 2017 84,001 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,715 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 76,715 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,991 miles

the centre exhaust box outer skin is loose

the front discs are slightly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2011 62,991 miles

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

the centre exhaust box outer skin is loose

the front discs are slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2010 57,697 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 49,763 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 49,763 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2008 37,008 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear axle hub seal slight oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,008 miles

offside rear axle hub seal slight oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2007 13,519 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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BV04 UUY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BV04 UUY, 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 UUY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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