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BV04 VNK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,307 mi
Last recorded166,307 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 166,307 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to step and sill but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front corrosion to step and sill but not in a prescribed area

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

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

Oil leak ()

slight damage to nearside of windsreen

Pass 13 Oct 2016 155,518 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

slight wear to all rear leaf spring eye bushes

surface corrosion to both front inner sills

Pass 15 Sep 2015
Pass 22 May 2014

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2014

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2014

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 145,382 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 133,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 133,292 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 122,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from body tipper area

slight wear in o/s of steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2011 122,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from body tipper area

slight wear in o/s of steering rack

viscous fan has slight wear

Pass 15 Apr 2010 112,967 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 112,964 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 104,175 miles

pedal rubbers worn

steering rack worn and noisy

tyres worn low / several wall areas cut

Pass 21 Apr 2008 95,430 miles

handbrake efficiency low (16%)

offside front tyre worn smooth on edge

slight wear / knock steering rack nearside joint

Fail 18 Apr 2008 95,426 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers very worn

handbrake efficiency low (16%)

offside front tyre worn smooth on edge

slight wear / knock steering rack nearside joint

Pass 24 Apr 2007 81,505 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 81,499 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VNK 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 61.1%.

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 VNK, 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 VNK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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