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BG04 DCX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,468 mi
Last recorded89,468 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 DCX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 89,468 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 89,468 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 89,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury steps (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury sill / steps (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Inner Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury steps (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most shackle - hole repaired with fillier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underbody of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,850 miles

body sides corroded

front inner wings starting to corrode

front inner wings starting to corrode

rear wheel arches corroded

steps corroded

body sides corroded

Nearside Rear brake binding

Fail 4 Aug 2017 87,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

body sides corroded

body sides corroded

front inner wings starting to corrode

front inner wings starting to corrode

rear wheel arches corroded

steps corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 79,880 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 70,231 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,583 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,893 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 46,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,480 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall no cords exposed

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed no cuts or cords exposed

Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,338 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 24,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2008 18,216 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,765 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall very worn ( kerb rubbed ?? )

tyre outer walls worn

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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BG04 DCX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White 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 BG04 DCX, 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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BG04 DCX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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