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BG04 UEA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,912 mi
Last recorded176,912 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 176,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

vehicle has multiple areas of slight corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2020 175,825 miles

Front both inner front wheel arches holed outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front door inner sill holed out side of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger front mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger front mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 175,810 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by rear spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both inner front wheel arches holed outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front door inner sill holed out side of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger front mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger front mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 73,937 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 73,922 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2018 69,592 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 61,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 61,237 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 51,871 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 47,424 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Dec 2014 47,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Nov 2013 38,598 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,479 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 31,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,720 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 24,718 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,867 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 25 Nov 2010 18,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Dec 2009 14,344 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 14,344 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2009 12,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,182 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 4,188 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 4,188 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UEA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UEA, 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 UEA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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