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BV04 VGU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,228 mi
Last recorded74,228 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 74,228 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 67,635 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery light on

Pass 18 May 2020 65,120 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

battery light on

Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,344 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,743 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,129 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,135 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 6,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 4,107 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 2,323 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 123,911 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 22,524 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 20,637 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,969 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 17,967 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 14,105 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 9,368 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 VGU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VGU, 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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What year was BV04 VGU registered?

BV04 VGU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BV04 VGU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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