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BV04 VPZ

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,250 mi
Last recorded124,250 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VPZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2022 124,250 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,897 miles

covers on sills both sides innner AND OUTRER SILLS BOTH SIDES . FRONT AND FLOOR TO SILL HAS BODY FILLER ON IT TWO FRONT UNDER WHEEL ARCH HAS COVERS ON IT CAN NOT BE VIWED.

front disc pitted front pads low

Pass 5 Jan 2020 123,334 miles

advise front archer iners rear chasie week

Fail 5 Jan 2020 123,334 miles

advise front archer iners rear chasie week

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 advise reae tyers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 123,187 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 122,187 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened outer iner sills os nsf missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened outer iner sills os nsf missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 120,088 miles

advise week sills iner steps poor wellding heavley under sealed

Fail 21 Dec 2017 120,088 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyers osf nsr on limet (4.1.E.1)

advise week sills iner steps poor wellding heavley under sealed

Pass 24 Dec 2016 116,014 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 116,014 miles

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control both outer week (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 116,087 miles

heavley undersealed been standing

Fail 19 May 2016 116,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavley undersealed been standing

Fail 16 Mar 2015 111,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 111,396 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise floor crossion

Pass 15 Mar 2014

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise floor crossion

Fail 2 Mar 2013 94,268 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 94,268 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 83,100 miles

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

crossion floor pan

Pass 10 Mar 2012 83,100 miles

crossion floor pan

Fail 21 Mar 2011 71,201 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,321 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,309 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 54,301 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,543 miles

handbrake travel high.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,411 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 VPZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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