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BG54 LGW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,971 mi
Last recorded101,971 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 101,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside Corroded in Places

Underside Muddy

Pass 13 Oct 2020 102,806 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 98,711 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 93,208 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 89,884 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 85,149 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 80,821 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,190 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,966 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,643 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,907 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 61,907 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010
Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,208 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 54,204 miles

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

n/s/ door mirror top glass missing

Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,938 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 21,938 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,329 miles

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

Offside 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 LGW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

BG54 LGW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is BG54 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 LGW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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