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BG04 XEB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

73,021 mi
Last recorded73,021 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 73,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 73,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 72,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting piont (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front behind headlight chorded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 72,313 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 70,329 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 70,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed second seat behind driver (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 67,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 67,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 63,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 63,210 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 60,081 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,117 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 54,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge of tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Oil leak of engine ()

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt various belts fraying on edges (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various sections under vehicle (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,962 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has small cut in side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.2b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed all rear (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 47,962 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested excessive brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has small cut in side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.2b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed all rear (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,216 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed forth row outer (5.2.2b)

small cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall

Fail 15 Apr 2016 43,216 miles

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

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed forth row outer (5.2.2b)

small cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,085 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 37,271 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,271 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,123 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,015 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 124,493 miles

emissions close to maximum limit

slight fraying on all rear seat belts

Fail 11 Apr 2011 124,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

emissions close to maximum limit

slight fraying on all rear seat belts

Pass 8 Apr 2010 120,151 miles

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 116,141 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,229 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 9,543 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 6,345 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 XEB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XEB, 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 XEB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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