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BF04 UGY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,108 mi
Last recorded144,108 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 UGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 144,108 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 140,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail, inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 140,493 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high does not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch behind wheel, 30cm to leaf spring mounting bolt (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch edge of floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch edge of floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail, inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 139,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion leaf spring mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch & chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion leaf spring mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 139,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion leaf spring mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch & chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion leaf spring mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 139,477 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Towbar wiring cut (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Multiple holes within front and rear mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg corroded, holed, and weakened (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Multiple holes within front and rear mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear panel (6.6.6)

Inner sills and steps corroded but not within prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 137,097 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 137,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near front spring hanger mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired near front spring hanger mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner drop sill near rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 134,545 miles

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

o/s/sill and inner sill corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 134,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/sill and inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 130,783 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 125,500 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 119,310 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 112,000 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 104,018 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 98,142 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 92,365 miles

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

o's'f steering rack slight play

very slight sweep scratches in screen

Pass 13 Mar 2009 92,365 miles

o's'f steering rack slight play

very slight sweep scratches in screen

Pass 27 Mar 2008 87,329 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 87,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 76,998 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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BF04 UGY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BF04 UGY, 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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BF04 UGY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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