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BG54 DHN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,629 mi
Last recorded148,629 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 148,629 miles

All inner and outer arches corroded

All suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Chassis corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 125,225 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror plastics (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area above axle both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four outer arches coroded in various places

general condition of vehicle is coroded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 125,225 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror plastics (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area above axle both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four outer arches coroded in various places

general condition of vehicle is coroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 117,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2019 117,194 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 113,987 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 112,096 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATING

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 112,028 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

EXHAUST DETERIORATING

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 106,633 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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 103,774 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 103,720 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 100,873 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,725 miles

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

nearside front drop link bottom bent

Pass 6 Dec 2010 83,939 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2009 76,735 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 76,725 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 67,103 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 67,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 58,257 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 DHN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG54 DHN, 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 DHN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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