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BG54 LHR

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,839 mi
Last recorded130,839 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 130,839 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear lower wheel arches corroded

front doorsteps corroded

nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2025 130,838 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged clasp (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended clasp (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front doorsteps badly corroded and holed

both front wheel arches corroded

both rear lower wheel arches badly corroded and holed

nearside rear chassis corroded and holed

unable to test offside rear wheel bearing properly due to brake bind

Pass 2 Feb 2023 131,938 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 130,819 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 130,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 123,685 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 110,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 95,384 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

spare worn / rear tyres cracking / n/s/r boot floor rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2016 86,899 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear back panel and o/s/r spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 86,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear back panel and o/s/r spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 80,645 miles

underside of vehicle corroded in places. not considered excessive .

Pass 31 May 2014 63,313 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 May 2013 55,292 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,073 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 32,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

h/brake travel on limit

Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,797 miles

h/brake travel on limit

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,565 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 29,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S mirror lens cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,457 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,673 miles

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 LHR is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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