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BC04 WUG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,406 mi
Last recorded180,406 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 WUG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 180,406 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 178,952 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 178,948 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 175,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step - underneath (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 175,135 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step - underneath (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 168,116 miles

both inner wishbone bushes slightly perished

rear cross member and both sills corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 158,481 miles

both sills corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 148,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 148,824 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 140,659 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 131,150 miles

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

CORROSION ARROUND BOTH REAR INNER CHASSIS AREAS ABOVE AXLE

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 131,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

CORROSION ARROUND BOTH REAR INNER CHASSIS AREAS ABOVE AXLE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

TEST WAS SUSPENDED DUE TO SEVERE SUMP OIL LEAK

THERMOSTAT ASSY INSECURE > ATTENSION REQUIRED ASAP

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 117,202 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 117,202 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

starter motor noisey

viscous cooling fan fallen apart

Pass 21 Oct 2010 146,941 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,614 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,473 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.5b)

stone chip in windscreen

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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BC04 WUG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BC04 WUG, 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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BC04 WUG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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