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BG04 DYD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

153,987 mi
Last recorded153,987 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2018 153,987 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings panel rotten (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Panel rotton near rear leaf spring shackle / mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill panel rotten (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill panel rotten (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion Both sides inner wings rotton (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both sides rear chassis legs very rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Panel rotton near rear leaf spring shackle / mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill panel rotten (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill panel rotten (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft rubber coupling splitting / perishing

Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor both sides holed (6.1.B.2)

Very wet and muddy underside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X 2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 147,454 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 138,484 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 138,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 128,255 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 128,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 122,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 122,322 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 116,146 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel cap damaged but sealing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 108,846 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Fail 26 Jun 2012 108,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Pass 31 May 2011 96,389 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear doors slightly insecure

Fail 31 May 2011 96,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear doors slightly insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2010 90,114 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 90,110 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r fog light n/w

Pass 19 Jun 2009 79,767 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 71,754 miles

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

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

engine cooling viscous fan bearings worn

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,754 miles

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

engine cooling viscous fan bearings worn

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,621 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 59,621 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen damage outside swept area.

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 DYD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DYD, 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 DYD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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