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BG04 WKL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

169,831 mi
Last recorded169,831 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2013 169,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 169,831 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 164,476 miles

air bag cover in poor condition poss air bag deploid

underbody rusting

Fail 30 Oct 2012 163,944 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

air bag cover in poor condition poss air bag deploid

underbody rusting

Pass 22 Jun 2011 146,230 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn thin and recommend new discs and pad are fitted

nearside front tyre perished recommend new tyre fitted

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 22 Jun 2011 146,230 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front brake discs worn thin and recommend new discs and pad are fitted

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 9 Jun 2010 133,236 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 133,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 132,423 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 132,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 126,865 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 WKL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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