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BV04 VGX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,963 mi
Last recorded169,963 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 169,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/75/16 (4.1.E.2b)

prop donut worn

rear diff seeping oil as casing rotten

Fail 21 Feb 2017 169,963 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine failed because cannot carry out emissions test due to exhaust not whole (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when putting full beam on headlamp goes out (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release most rear (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/75/16 (4.1.E.2b)

prop donut worn

rear diff seeping oil as casing rotten

Pass 5 Jan 2016 163,743 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 158,408 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 158,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 158,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2013 149,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 137,408 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 132,199 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 132,199 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 118,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 93,642 miles

rear seat baccking ripped

sliding door step panel damage

Fail 30 Sep 2008 93,640 miles

Centre Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

rear seat baccking ripped

sliding door step panel damage

Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 2 Oct 2007 68,602 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

handbrake just passed test

offside front tyre wearing uneven

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 1 Dec 2006 61,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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 VGX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

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

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