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BV04 UXY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,683 mi
Last recorded148,683 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 148,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 142,633 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 137,618 miles

Loading body corroded in places

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

Underbody slightly corroded in places

Fail 28 Nov 2023 137,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Loading body corroded

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Chassis corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corroded in places

Pass 3 Dec 2022 129,476 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 129,472 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 129,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 1 Oct 2021 120,290 miles

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

n/s front tyre in worn on the inside shoulder of tread

Pass 23 Sep 2020 110,673 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 102,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 95,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,896 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,500 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 87,460 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 69,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,497 miles

Nearside steering arm inner balljoint has slight play.

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,759 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,657 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,386 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,019 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,658 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 19,924 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 UXY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UXY, 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 UXY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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