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BG04 HFN

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,956 mi
Last recorded165,956 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HFN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 165,956 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to all prescribed areas

Fail 7 Dec 2017 165,940 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to all prescribed areas

Pass 23 Aug 2016 165,407 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 165,407 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 136,284 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2014 161,796 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 161,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip device

exhaust corrosion

front brake discs corrosion / wearing

nearside front head lamp lens

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear chssis corrosion

offside front head lamp lens

offside rear chassis corrosion

uder body corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2013 152,816 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 142,465 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 142,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 129,464 miles

slight play in osf trackrod

Pass 18 Aug 2010 118,296 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 113,235 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 106,280 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 91,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 91,985 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 86,889 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HFN is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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