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BG04 EBA

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,428 mi
Last recorded162,428 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 162,428 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 162,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 158,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded and holed

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s bump stop mounts outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged rears n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear bump stops missing & outer skin attachment corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 158,917 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of leaf spring marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member rear of spring n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded and holed

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged rears n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear bump stops missing & outer skin attachment corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 156,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low (4.1.E.1)

exhaust ciorroded

under side of vehicle corroded chassis body

Fail 22 Jun 2017 156,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low (4.1.E.1)

exhaust ciorroded

under side of vehicle corroded chassis body

Pass 28 Jun 2016 153,694 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 153,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

power steering pipe across rack corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Jun 2015 149,764 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 149,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2014 145,275 miles

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrod

rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jun 2014 145,274 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrod

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2013 139,108 miles

os/r tyre slight flat spots on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 133,432 miles

damp around fuelpump but not dripping.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 129,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 129,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 121,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 108,856 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 100,845 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 64,176 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 64,176 miles

Service 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 EBA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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