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BW04 VYF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,771 mi
Last recorded188,771 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 VYF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 188,771 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 188,667 miles

Brake performance not tested cable snapped (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (subframe mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis spring mount(rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (front) inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting(rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring inner wheel arch (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump insecure reservoir bottle (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber weeping

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Nearside Rear shock absorber weeping

small chip on drivers windscreen

Fail 22 May 2019 188,598 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body panel to inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body panel to inner valance corroded and crushed no holes at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2016 187,254 miles

Offside Front chassis rusted

Offside small chip to windscreen

areas of under-vehicle rusted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 178,313 miles

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

engine oil leaks

front screen chipped

offside front chasiss leg showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2015 178,294 miles

Nearside Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop insecure (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

engine oil leaks

front screen chipped

offside front chasiss leg showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2014 167,216 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 159,871 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 149,516 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 138,927 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 127,010 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 119,676 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 22 Sep 2009 119,641 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Sep 2008 112,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

slightly low reading nearside rear service & park brake

Pass 9 Jul 2008 111,325 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 88,979 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,190 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 34,247 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 VYF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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