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BW04 CYL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,107 mi
Last recorded113,107 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 113,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 108,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 108,381 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,739 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside & nearside rear outer sills corroding

slight play to offside & nearside steering arms

Fail 5 Jul 2013 91,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center exhaust box corrroded

off side and near side outer sills corroding

off side wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 Jul 2013 91,640 miles

center exhaust box corrroded

off side and near side outer sills corroding

off side wiper blade starting to split

Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,254 miles

Hand brake warning lamp not working.

Offside and nearside bottom wish bone inner bushes perishing.

Scratches on front screen.

Slight play to offside and nearside steering arms.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 74,217 miles

both rear tyres worn near legal limit

front brake discs worn and corroding

slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,858 miles

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 20 Apr 2010 62,858 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,324 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 30 Apr 2009 52,324 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,487 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,484 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,931 miles

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

both wiper blades deteriorated

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 CYL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CYL, 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 CYL registered?

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

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