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BG04 DZV

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,810 mi
Last recorded92,810 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 DZV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 92,810 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

nearside and offside floor pads corroded

nearside front chassis leg corroded

nearside rear out rigger corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 92,810 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced nearside and offside rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

nearside and offside floor pads corroded

nearside front chassis leg corroded

nearside rear out rigger corroded

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 28 May 2025 91,364 miles

both front inner wheel arches rusty

centre rear brake pipe has slight rust

o/s/r chasis rusty

o/s/r outer sill rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 May 2024 89,501 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 87,122 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 87,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 83,059 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 83,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 79,147 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 74,604 miles

wish bone bushes perished

Pass 23 May 2019 69,393 miles

rear brake pipes coated with underseal

Fail 22 May 2019 69,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear brake pipes coated with underseal

Pass 23 May 2018 62,370 miles

Some Corrosion to rear chassis.

Pass 24 May 2017 55,602 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,278 miles

Front number plate cracked but sill all visible

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,038 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,426 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 38,776 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 38,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre abnormal wear to inner edge and on limit

Pass 3 May 2012 34,757 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,983 miles

DEAP CUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE UNABLE TO SEE CORDS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS ABNORMAL WEAR ON INNER EDGE

WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 26 Apr 2011 30,983 miles

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

DEAP CUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE UNABLE TO SEE CORDS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS ABNORMAL WEAR ON INNER EDGE

WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,330 miles

FRONT PADS LOW AND SOME WERE ON DISC'S

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE RACK END

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,581 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,806 miles

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 25 Apr 2007 12,090 miles

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 DZV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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