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BG04 HKC

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,043 mi
Last recorded181,043 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 181,043 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in several and various areas' (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 170,966 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 170,962 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 158,052 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 158,052 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 150,695 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 150,689 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 146,198 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 146,198 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 178,787 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 141,188 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 141,154 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rear (from joints by fuel tank to rear hoses) (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front and centre inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis to out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis to out rigger (2.4.A.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

rear section of the exhaust is deteriorated/ corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,269 miles

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches

some corrosion to p/s/f inner flitch

Fail 25 Sep 2015 113,267 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches

some corrosion to p/s/f inner flitch

Pass 30 Sep 2014 105,974 miles

some corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

some corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch to sill

Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 88,317 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres close to limit

spome corrosion to n/s o/s outer sills

Fail 2 Oct 2012 88,270 miles

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyres close to limit

spome corrosion to n/s o/s outer sills

Pass 23 Sep 2011 79,336 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,273 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,435 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,959 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 HKC is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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