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BG04 HMJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,324 mi
Last recorded129,324 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 129,324 miles

N/S/F inner wheel arch is corroded

N/S/F wheel Arch/rear bumper is corroded

O/S/F driver step is corroded

O/S/F inner wheel arch is corroded

O/S/F tyre has damage on side wall (inside)

O/S/F wheel Arch/rear bumper is corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Whole van has corrosion and holes

Fail 23 Mar 2019 129,324 miles

N/S/F inner wheel arch is corroded

N/S/F wheel Arch/rear bumper is corroded

O/S/F driver step is corroded

O/S/F inner wheel arch is corroded

O/S/F tyre has damage on side wall (inside)

O/S/F wheel Arch/rear bumper is corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Whole van has corrosion and holes

Pass 31 Mar 2018 126,635 miles

N/S/F,O/S/F,N/S/R and O/S/R has corrosion and holes in outer skins

Pass 1 Apr 2017 123,052 miles

All tyres are low

Both front inner wheel arches are corroded and holed

Both inner seals are corroded and holed

Pass 8 Mar 2016 106,962 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 106,962 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 86,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Wiper blades split

Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Wiper blades split

Pass 21 Mar 2014 77,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,943 miles

Rear 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,530 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,484 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 54,484 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Mar 2010 50,485 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,485 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,889 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 40,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,375 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 HMJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

Is BG04 HMJ safe to buy?

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