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BW04 BWE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,767 mi
Last recorded147,767 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 147,767 miles

various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2012 145,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2011 138,644 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 138,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 128,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight scoring to windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2008 106,000 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 260,115 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 136,093 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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BW04 BWE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BWE, 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 BW04 BWE registered?

BW04 BWE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is BW04 BWE safe to buy?

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