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BG54 LFW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

136,329 mi
Last recorded136,329 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 136,329 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front and Nearside Front inner arches corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres worn low

rear chassis legs corroded

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2022 136,310 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front and Nearside Front inner arches corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres worn low

handbrake has little reserve travel

rear chassis legs corroded

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2021 130,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 122,896 miles

Offside Front door step rusty (outside prescribed areas)

Offside Rear chassis rusty but not excessive

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 122,835 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Next to rear leaf-spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Next to rear leaf-spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Inner N/S sill corroded

Central Outer O/S sill corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion next to drivers side step

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 115,584 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 115,584 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 105,343 miles

floor and chassis corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2018 105,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

floor and chassis corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 955,010 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 95,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch near shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near engine mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,831 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front centre d bushes,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s centre, inner sill panel,, recommend more repair (welding)

o/s/f chassis member corroded, in engine compartment,, recommend check

Fail 4 Oct 2016 85,714 miles

Ball joint has excessive play o/s steering rack inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f inner wheel arch/chassis member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front centre d bushes,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s centre inner sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

o/s centre, inner sill panel,, recommend more repair (welding)

o/s centre/rear inner sill panel corroded,,, recommend attention

o/s/f chassis member corroded, in engine compartment,, recommend check

Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,855 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 80,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,316 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s sill corroded/holed

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,085 miles

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

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

sills corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 72,085 miles

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

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

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

sills corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,200 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 67,200 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,780 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 58,780 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,002 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 51,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,914 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 42,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,806 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 34,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

screws in nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,874 miles

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

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 LFW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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