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BG04 HJA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

245,966 mi
Last recorded245,966 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HJA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 245,966 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 233,758 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 211,111 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 181,347 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 181,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking From pipes onto rack (2.1.5 (a))

Corrosion hole in lower n/s inner wheel arch

General areas of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2018 177,198 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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 177,193 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 177,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis leaf spring mount (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure heavily corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2017 167,045 miles

Body has slight corrosion Sills & inner sills in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Sills & inner sills in various areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 156,468 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 144,028 miles

all brake pipes greassed

Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,384 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 121,094 miles

N/S Rear harf shaft has slight end floot

Pass 16 Mar 2012 108,804 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 96,727 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,462 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,547 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,435 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 44,455 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 HJA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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