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BG04 DMF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 DMF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023
Pass 2 Apr 2022 67,269 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 67,269 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working roof light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,810 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 66,575 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,204 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,509 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,632 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 163,584 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 161,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 154,493 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside side markers inoperative x2

Fail 18 Apr 2013 154,492 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside side markers inoperative x3

offside side markers inoperative x2

Pass 13 Apr 2012 142,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 142,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight adverse wear on offside rear inner tyre and has 2 nails in it

Pass 18 Apr 2011 133,143 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

nearside rear inner tyre has slight damage to its inner sidewall

Fail 15 Apr 2011 133,142 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

nearside rear inner tyre has slight damage to its inner sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2010 119,783 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all the rear tyres are nailed

nearside rear outer tyre has a tear in its outer sidewall

Fail 16 Apr 2010 119,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

all the rear tyres are nailed

nearside rear outer tyre has a tear in its outer sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2009 109,964 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 98,378 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 76,647 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 76,647 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 DMF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DMF, 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 DMF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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