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BV04 VLG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,616 mi
Last recorded159,616 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 159,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 152,065 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

chassis,crossmembers,outrigger,sills and inner sills corroded

engine mounting cradle corroded and holed

inner wings corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded and hled but not within a prescribed area

Fail 17 Jan 2020 151,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

chassis,crossmembers,outrigger,sills and inner sills corroded

engine mounting cradle corroded and holed

inner wings corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded and hled but not within a prescribed area

Pass 5 Feb 2019 134,276 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside front chassis holed

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Offside front inner wing corroded and holed

Fail 4 Feb 2019 134,276 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside front step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside front chassis holed

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Offside front inner wing corroded and holed

glow plug light flashing

Pass 9 Feb 2018 117,971 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 113,824 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner step (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 109,082 miles

Centre Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner step (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 97,048 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

engine management light on

Fail 21 Nov 2014 97,048 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

engine management light on

Pass 16 Dec 2013 86,486 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 75,909 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Sills corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 61,381 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 56,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,358 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,752 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,941 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,811 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 31,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VLG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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