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FM04 BWF

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,524 mi
Last recorded104,524 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 BWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 104,524 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 104,524 miles

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror missing main (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view main (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 96,686 miles

both front inner arches corroded

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear arches corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 96,646 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front inner arches corroded

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear arches corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,466 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 88,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 83,574 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to o/s and n/s/f inner wings under headlight

n/s/f tyre low

Fail 26 Nov 2014 83,503 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

centre section outer skin excessively corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tire wearing on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2013 75,136 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f door step corroded

o/s and n/s rear inner arches corroded

surface corrosion to both inner sills

Fail 2 Dec 2013 75,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f door step corroded

o/s and n/s rear inner arches corroded

surface corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 26 Nov 2012 67,527 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 60,473 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,625 miles

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

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,464 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,592 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 25,410 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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FM04 BWF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM04 BWF, 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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FM04 BWF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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