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BG54 FVO

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

208,416 mi
Last recorded208,416 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 208,416 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner wheel arches corroded on both sides

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer driver seat cushion ripped

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Outer vehicle body corrosion

Rear Inner vehicle valance corrosion

Rear Outer plastic bumper damage

Under vehicle body corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 208,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Body has an unsafe modification sill under driver's door step (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner wheel arches corroded on both sides

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer driver seat cushion ripped

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Outer vehicle body corrosion

Rear Inner vehicle valance corrosion

Rear Outer plastic bumper damage

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

Under vehicle body corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 202,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner quatres (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

under body covered with under seal

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2019 202,064 miles

Emissions not tested smoky (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner quatres (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2018 198,862 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 198,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chaisse as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 184,627 miles

General Under-body Corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2015 180,064 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 180,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 172,729 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 172,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 160,262 miles

offside front inner step corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 160,247 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

offside front inner step corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 150,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 150,604 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 141,540 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 131,804 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 123,599 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 123,599 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 113,218 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 113,216 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 FVO is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FVO, 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 FVO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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