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BG04 EFF

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

121,861 mi
Last recorded121,861 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 121,861 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

central silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2024 121,861 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

central silencer outer skin corroded

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2023 117,043 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch to floor repaired and has traces of body filler

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s & o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2023 117,043 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch to floor repaired and has traces of body filler

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s & o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 110,470 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

under body has age related corrosion but not weak

Pass 12 Dec 2020 101,280 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

inner and outer cills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 96,946 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 96,944 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL HOLED & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CENTRE SILL CORRODED INNER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 94,611 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILL/STEP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 94,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER CHASSIS CORRODED, near inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL/STEP HOLED & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER CHASSIS CORRODED, near inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 91,234 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,606 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 84,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,012 miles

O/S/R is lower then N/S/R

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 77,012 miles

O/S/R is lower then N/S/R

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 70,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,881 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,764 miles

Both wiper blades have a small split at the end of the blade but not effecting the drivers view

Fail 3 Aug 2012 63,764 miles

Both wiper blades have a small split at the end of the blade but not effecting the drivers view

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,036 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 52,036 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,443 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 43,443 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2009 34,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r indicator lamp slight damaged

rear body is covered with wood floor

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,369 miles

n/s/r indicator lamp slight damaged

rear body is covered with wood floor

Pass 30 May 2008 26,780 miles

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

rear body has wood floor/tools rack fitted

Fail 30 May 2008 26,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear body has wood floor/tools rack fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,249 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 EFF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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