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BW04 BYB

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,933 mi
Last recorded139,933 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 BYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 139,933 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 139,933 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 132,417 miles

Underside of vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2018 132,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,527 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 126,245 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 126,245 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 123,446 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 116,417 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 109,635 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 103,602 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 94,403 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,452 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 81,398 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 155,323 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 115,374 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 BYB is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BYB, 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

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What year was BW04 BYB registered?

BW04 BYB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 July 2004.

Is BW04 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 BYB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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