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BG04 HHU

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,695 mi
Last recorded164,695 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 164,695 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front ABS wire incorrectly routed

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Bump stop in poor condition

Nearside Rear Slight play in half shaft bearing

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

Offside Front Suspension leg pinch bolt incorrect. But satisfactory

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under seat box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bump stop in poor condition

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Slight play in half shaft bearing

Oil leak from gearbox bellhousing area

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 5 Feb 2019 164,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under passenger seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop poor condition & insecure

Nearside Rear Slight play in half shaft bearing

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover worn

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under seat box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bump stop poor condition & insecure

Offside Rear Slight play in half shaft bearing

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox bell housing area (8.4.1 (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))

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 51,409 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 150,345 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Mar 2017 150,323 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member ns (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box blown apart (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Mar 2016 140,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 127,870 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 127,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 113,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,779 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,686 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 80,686 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,509 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 61,509 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,138 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 47,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,516 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,944 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 HHU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc 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 HHU, 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 HHU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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