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BG04 UEB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

158,020 mi
Last recorded158,020 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2017 158,020 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to near side lower sill area (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to near side rear inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to near side rear inner wheel arch / floor area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to off side rear inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to off side rear inner wheel arch / floor area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear chassis outrigger in front of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

numerous other areas of underbody and chassis badly rusting

Pass 5 Feb 2016 150,764 miles

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

numerous areas of chassis and underbody rusting or previously repaired

Pass 17 Nov 2014 141,310 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 141,310 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 141,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 May 2013 119,832 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 119,832 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 104,572 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 104,572 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 91,237 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 91,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 74,853 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 65,341 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 46,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 46,284 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 UEB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UEB, 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 UEB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 May 2004.

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