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BG04 DFF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,515 mi
Last recorded106,515 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 106,515 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door handle and outer handle inop (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected chassis (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front inner arches corroded

both sides rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2017
Pass 15 Aug 2016 100,374 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 94,753 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,639 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 88,639 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 78,888 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,423 miles

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

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,811 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 31 Aug 2011 71,810 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front brake discs pitted

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre perished & cracked in places also tyre pressure looks low

Fail 1 Sep 2010 68,521 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,311 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 55,502 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 3 May 2007 55,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

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 DFF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG04 DFF, 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 DFF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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