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BG04 WXN

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,551 mi
Last recorded151,551 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 WXN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 151,551 miles

Body has slight corrosion both door steps and inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 150,185 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside inner sills general under carriage corosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriated throughout (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 27 Mar 2017 150,182 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to chassis (inner wing) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to upper chassis (engine bay) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

NOTE areas of welding marked with paint

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door step and inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills and door step (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system deteriated and corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 148,797 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general to rear (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 148,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general to rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 145,172 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 145,172 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 140,609 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 140,609 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 131,855 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 131,855 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 112,477 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nut missing from exhaust bracket (centre)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,757 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 81,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 63,270 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 63,270 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 63,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,273 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 WXN is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WXN, 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 WXN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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