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BG54 DHK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,263 mi
Last recorded168,263 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 DHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 168,263 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 158,400 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion rails, and some under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise poor vision of inner brake pads

Pass 13 Sep 2014 148,339 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 148,079 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 135,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

floor near side rear under wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2013 135,172 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

floor near side rear under wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2012 118,597 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 118,597 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 103,270 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside outer sill is corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2011 103,270 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside outer sill is corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,281 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 91,281 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,999 miles

Oil leak

burning plastic smell from engine

Pass 11 Jul 2008 67,575 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,776 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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BG54 DHK is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DHK, 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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BG54 DHK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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