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BG04 TXM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,536 mi
Last recorded120,536 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 120,536 miles

Central Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill backs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 117,528 miles

Central Inner Body has slight corrosion sill back (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill back (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 117,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Inner Body has slight corrosion sill back (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill back (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 112,215 miles

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion both arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion both arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion centre sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both outrigger backs (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 112,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 97,831 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 97,831 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside step corroded no within presrcibed area

Pass 6 Dec 2014 95,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,134 miles

Offside rear inner wheel arch to floor corroded

Nearside rear inner wheel arch to floor corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 94,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear inner wheel arch to floor corroded

Offside rear inner wheel arch to floor corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,491 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 68,781 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 68,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,661 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,163 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,451 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,195 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 31,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TXM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 TXM, 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 TXM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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