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BG04 FZN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,383 mi
Last recorded142,383 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FZN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 142,383 miles

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

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

general corrosion underneath

offside rear corner bumper damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2015 142,383 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

offside read corner bumper damaged

offside wiper blade starting to peel

Pass 23 May 2014 135,624 miles

Oil leak

slight general corrosion on rear of chassis

Fail 23 May 2014 135,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

slight general corrosion on rear of chassis

Pass 20 May 2013 124,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 124,348 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 110,682 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

drivers mirror repaired with tape

Fail 22 May 2012 110,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

drivers mirror repaired with tape

Pass 23 Apr 2011 92,703 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

two front wipers worn

Pass 22 May 2010 78,762 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 63,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 51,139 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 37,465 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 FZN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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