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BW04 CVZ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,195 mi
Last recorded106,195 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 CVZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2017 106,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill panel near spring anchor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Panels near spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower sill panel near spring anchor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Panels near spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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

Brake pump/compressor drive belt missing (3.6.F.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower body panels corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 19 Sep 2016 102,219 miles

Centre Lower sills corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,085 miles

All underside metal parts and panels very very rusty.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 97,074 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed in various areas. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

All underside metal parts and panels very very rusty.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,886 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,037 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 89,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,873 miles

all steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 83,873 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 74,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 74,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,033 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 67,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,770 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 58,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 57,738 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 CVZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BW04 CVZ, 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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BW04 CVZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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