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DG04 BKV

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

267,251 mi
Last recorded267,251 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 BKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 267,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel ach (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side very rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2021 266,863 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 266,835 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 266,818 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced In engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Near spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 257,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 257,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near to spring hanger marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 249,450 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 244,296 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

nearside headlamp dim

Fail 20 Apr 2017 244,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

nearside headlamp dim

Fail 20 Apr 2017 244,296 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts low nearside worse (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

alot of surface rust all over rear underside of van

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts lipped alot (3.5.1i)

clutch peddle anti slip rubber worn

Fail 12 Apr 2017 244,296 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion body sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner body completly gone (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion body sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor pan area serval holes (6.1.C.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts low nearside worse (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

alot of surface rust all over rear underside of van

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts lipped alot (3.5.1i)

clutch peddle anti slip rubber worn

Pass 5 Apr 2016 226,243 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 226,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 210,355 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 210,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 193,823 miles

Auxillery pulley belt noisy when engine running. Advise replace or adjust belt

Clutch pedal anti slip provision (pedal rubber) worn through to bare metal & remainder is worn smooth STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE PEDAL RUBER

Exhaust deteriorated as centre silencer corroded through outer skin

Front registration plate damaged but remains secure at time of test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen wipers judder/smear slightly at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2013 192,552 miles

front brake discs worn and slightly pitted

front number plate slightly damaged

oil leak

slight corrosion under rear doors both sides

Pass 3 Apr 2012 178,731 miles

nsf tyre getting low on tread

slight fluffing drivers seat belt

small crack in front number plate

Pass 5 Mar 2011 169,710 miles

front number plate cracked

engine damp with oil

front brake discs poor

Fail 12 Mar 2010 158,063 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre going lumpy

Pass 12 Mar 2010 158,063 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre going lumpy

Pass 4 Apr 2009 140,207 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivrs wiper starting to split

o/s/r hand brake poor

Fail 25 Mar 2009 140,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front side lamps dim .....

brake pedal rubber worn , advise replacement....

n/s/r shock absorber damp....

o/s/r shock absorber wet diesel splash....

windscreen damage , not yet excessive.....

wiper parking faulty....

wipers smear....

Pass 26 Mar 2008 88,507 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 88,507 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 84,505 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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DG04 BKV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DG04 BKV, 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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DG04 BKV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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