CarVerify

Free Car Check

BW04 BTY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,308 mi
Last recorded53,308 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 BTY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 53,308 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 49,606 miles

nsf and osf lower arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2023 48,831 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 48,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED WITH IN TOLLERENCE (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 48,350 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,953 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 47,953 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 47,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

slight corrosion to under body

Pass 18 Feb 2019 47,570 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

underside components have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2018 47,256 miles

underside components have light corrosion forming

Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,231 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,007 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,337 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 45,337 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,958 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,510 miles

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

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

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

front suspension worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,267 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 42,267 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,650 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 31,824 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,377 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BW04 BTY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BW04 BTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW04 BTY?

You can check the full history of BW04 BTY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW04 BTY registered?

BW04 BTY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is BW04 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 BTY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW04 BTY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BW04 BTY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.