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BG04 XAJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

182,628 mi
Last recorded182,628 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 182,628 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 180,415 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 173,872 miles

brake disc worn

sills have slight surface corrosion

some areas undersealed

wishbone bushes deterioated

Pass 3 Jul 2017 168,101 miles

Nearside handbrake performance low

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer face of rear chassis corroded both sides

Fail 28 Jun 2017 168,057 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR load area next to damper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside handbrake performance low

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer face of rear chassis corroded both sides

Pass 28 Jun 2016 159,612 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 159,383 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded within 30cm of lower seat belt mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded within 30cm of spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded within 30cm of lower seat belt mount (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 146,517 miles

lift to off side track rod end

Pass 12 Jun 2014 129,323 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 129,323 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 111,620 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 111,620 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 968,074 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 97,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 81,589 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,730 miles

rear service brake rise and fall poor

Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,590 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear service brake rise and fall poor

Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,153 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,329 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 XAJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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