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BG04 DKV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,697 mi
Last recorded146,697 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 146,697 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s ()

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake limiting valve is seized

early signs of corrosion to both inner front wings

early signs of corrosion to most of the underbody and inner arches

early signs of corrosion to the brake pipes

early signs of corrosion to the chassis legs and supporting areas

n/s side door is permanently disabled due too security reasons

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills have been repaired and are heaverly undersealed

o/s rear lamp lens has been repaired

stone chip at the top of the screen

Fail 9 May 2019 146,697 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s ()

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake limiting valve is seized

early signs of corrosion to both inner front wings

early signs of corrosion to most of the underbody and inner arches

early signs of corrosion to the brake pipes

early signs of corrosion to the chassis legs and supporting areas

n/s side door is permanently disabled due too security reasons

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills have been repaired and are heaverly undersealed

o/s rear lamp lens has been repaired

stone chip at the top of the screen

Pass 4 Nov 2017 143,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s side door is permently closed for security reasons

slight play in the n/s front inner track rod assembly

stone chip at the top of the screen

Fail 25 Oct 2017 143,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded in two places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step and stifferner (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released o/s and n/s (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s side door is permently closed for security reasons

o/s and n/s bottom sill lips are damaged

slight play in the n/s front inner track rod assembly

stone chip at the top of the screen

Pass 21 Oct 2016 134,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

early signs of corrosion to both inner and outer sill areas

early signs of corrosion to most brake pipes

early signs of corrosion to most underneath panels

o/s and n/s outer sill and sill lips are damaged ( 2 places per side )

side door permently closed due to security purposes

stone chip at the top of the screen

Fail 21 Oct 2016 134,448 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in two places (2.4.A.3)

stone chip at the top of the screen

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

early signs of corrosion to both inner and outer sill areas

early signs of corrosion to most brake pipes

early signs of corrosion to most underneath panels

o/s and n/s outer sill and sill lips are damaged ( 2 places per side )

side door permently closed due to security purposes

Pass 26 Oct 2015 125,676 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear lamp lens repaired

brake pedal rubber wearing

general light corrosion to underbody

o/s sill damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2015 125,676 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear lamp lens repaired

brake pedal rubber wearing

general light corrosion to underbody

o/s sill damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2014 110,474 miles

n/s outewr sill has light corrosion

o/s outer sill damaged

very light corrosion to underbody

Fail 28 Jun 2014 110,474 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s outewr sill has light corrosion

o/s outer sill damaged

very light corrosion to underbody

Pass 6 Jul 2013 101,397 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 101,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2012 85,074 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 85,070 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 74,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,833 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,574 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,731 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 38,550 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,401 miles

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

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)

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 DKV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DKV, 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 DKV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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