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BG54 LAA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,696 mi
Last recorded143,696 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 143,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 141,098 miles

Front exhaust flexi slight blow

Nearside Front wheel slight brake bind

slight corrosion underbody

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2017 138,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 May 2017 138,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly when jacked up

Offside Front inner sill area at door step

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 128,925 miles

o/s/r outer sill covered with sealant

Fail 17 Apr 2015 112,835 miles

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

Front exhaust has minor leak of gases. Both front coil springs,rear cross member,inner sills and rear outer sills slightly corroded. Both front sills slightly damaged. Oil leak.

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 112,835 miles

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

Front exhaust has minor leak of gases. Both front coil springs,rear cross member,inner sills and rear outer sills slightly corroded. Both front sills slightly damaged. Oil leak.

Fail 14 Feb 2015 112,616 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

mirror adjuster not working

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 99,478 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 98,025 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,025 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 89,905 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 89,904 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 82,810 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,166 miles

Offside Rear 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 28 Oct 2009 61,097 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 48,615 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 48,615 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,210 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 35,195 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LAA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LAA, 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 LAA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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