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BG54 FOV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,054 mi
Last recorded205,054 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2018 205,054 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sills inner and outer covered in fibre glass and under seal

Pass 29 Nov 2017 196,760 miles

Front both front inner sills corroed but not within 30 cm off a load bearing member

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear crossmember corroed but not within 30 cm of a load bearng member

Pass 10 Dec 2016 188,700 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner and outter cills corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 178,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3 chips (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front inner sills holed and corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 7 Nov 2015 178,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3 chips (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front inner side steps holed and corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 16 Jan 2015 173,191 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

N/S/F Suspention arm bottom bush starting to split

Pass 15 Jul 2014 167,390 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 167,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 156,098 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 156,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 136,030 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 136,030 miles

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

undrbody corroded ,

Pass 14 Jul 2011 114,606 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 97,777 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 97,777 miles

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,461 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 69,464 miles

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

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 FOV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

BG54 FOV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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