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BG04 DYW

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 DYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s off/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X4 close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All rear 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 144,749 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front under chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive covering gearbox and under engine, side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front cab seals corroded, repaired and covered in sealer outside prescribed area

both front tyres wearing low tread on inner edges

both rear mudguards corroded through at fixings

horn weak

mileage display hard to read

n/s front inner wheel flitch panel corroded repaired and covered in sealer

n/s rear anti roll bar fixing worn

o/s front inner wheel arch flitch corroded, repaired and covered in sealer

o/s front top cab marker light not working

o/s front tyre cracking

rear drop side load flooring corroding through and o/s side tool box under body

wet around injectors

whole in n/s front inner wing flitch outside prescribed area ( corrosion)

Pass 1 Sep 2020 139,286 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack low down (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower sills corroded through - outside prescribed area

engine oil leak

front number plate faded

horn weak

n/s front brake pipe corroded under o/s front chassis

n/s rear anti roll link bar fixing worn

n/s rear inner tyre on legal limit

o/s front inner wing corroded

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

wet around injectors

wipers beginning to smear

Pass 31 Aug 2019 64,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Rear Inner tyre close to limits and has nail in tread

Nearside Rear anti roll worn

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Nearside Rear no plate not working

Nearside body lights not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Front tye rod has slight play

Offside Front windscreen cracked

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside body light not working

Rear axle has dampness

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Aug 2018 63,639 miles

o/s rear tyre rubber cracking and worn

both front wishbone rear bushes worn and cracking

cracked front windscreen

engine oil leak

o/s front inner flitch corroded

rear load floor above rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,029 miles

both front inner wings corroded

engine oil leak

front number plate fading

n/s front outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,338 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r dropside hinges corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,003 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,421 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Sep 2014 56,413 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,873 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,237 miles

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

leaf spring bushes worn

n/s/r anti link bush worn

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,324 miles

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

leaf bushes slightly worn

oil leak

play in rear anti roll bar bushes and links

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,046 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,477 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,042 miles

Crack along base of nearside windscreen

Nail in tread of offside rear inner tyre

Nearside 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 DYW is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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

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