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BG54 DGV

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,392 mi
Last recorded152,392 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 DGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 152,392 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 152,381 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under step (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 141,412 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 141,407 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 126,704 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 126,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,292 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 113,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 98,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2013 98,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,965 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 83,965 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,604 miles

Both mirror glases cracked

Fail 14 Oct 2011 74,604 miles

Both mirror glases cracked

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,099 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

O/S mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,064 miles

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

long handbrake travel

o/s mirror glass cracked

side windows tinted dark

Fail 3 Nov 2009 57,064 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

long handbrake travel

o/s mirror glass cracked

side windows tinted dark

Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,876 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 33,299 miles

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

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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BG54 DGV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BG54 DGV, 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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What year was BG54 DGV registered?

BG54 DGV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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