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BV04 VKB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,012 mi
Last recorded76,012 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 76,012 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 157,494 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 157,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 143,747 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 143,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 131,032 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 131,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 105,367 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 105,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 82,084 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 57,878 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 31,992 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 VKB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB registered?

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

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