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BG04 HLU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,451 mi
Last recorded89,451 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,451 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,627 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hand brake warning light does not illuminate

Fail 16 Sep 2013 72,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hand brake warning light does not illuminate

Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake warning light does not work

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,388 miles

hand brake warning light in instument panel inop

slight play detected in offside of steering rack.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 62,388 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

hand brake warning light in instument panel inop

slight play detected in offside of steering rack.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,993 miles

slight play detected at offside of steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,059 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 53,009 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,875 miles

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

nearside front obligatory door mirror glass cracked but not effecting the rear view.

offside front door mirror glass cracked but effecting the rear view.

Fail 3 Sep 2007 42,875 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front obligatory door mirror glass cracked but not effecting the rear view.

offside front door mirror glass cracked but effecting the rear view.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,191 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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