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BG04 WYD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

236,199 mi
Last recorded236,199 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 WYD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 236,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise corrosiopn to underside of vehicle

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2018 203,832 miles

All brake pipes coated/corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in prop shaft centre bearing

Signs of corrosion to all areas

Fail 14 Sep 2018 203,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch areas (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross member at brake flexi pipes (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting quarter areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All brake pipes coated/corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in prop shaft centre bearing

Signs of corrosion to all areas

Pass 14 Sep 2017 195,950 miles

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 195,931 miles

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

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

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 180,904 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer has tape covering it

Oil leak ()

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

side loading door handle broke but can still gain access to rear of vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2015 167,082 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 157,647 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 18 Jul 2013 144,876 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 135,569 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 132,065 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 125,110 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 110,188 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 110,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 98,391 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 86,749 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 WYD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WYD, 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 WYD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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