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BG54 LHT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,734 mi
Last recorded139,734 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 139,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

vehicle structure made up of plates and rust

Pass 30 Oct 2020 128,124 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

metal brake pipes showing minor corrosion

vehicle underside and chassis showing signs of extensive welded repairs over welded repairs.

Fail 19 Oct 2020 128,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring chassis at front and rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion to both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 126,048 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle showing signs of extensive welded repairs

Fail 18 Oct 2019 126,023 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing suspension top mounting support corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 123,519 miles

Vehicle showing signs of extensive patch work welded repairs

Fail 8 Oct 2018 123,494 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill both sides corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside outer sill corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to step area corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and inner wing corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis over axel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 117,950 miles

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

corrosion to offside and nearside front out of prescribed areas

underbody surface corrosion

welding done to a poor standard

Fail 9 Oct 2017 117,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

corrosion to offside and nearside front out of prescribed areas

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2017 117,904 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured step corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside rear chassis and sill to floor corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side and offside rear chassis over axel corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 116,292 miles

minor corrosion to rear sill to floor both sides

nearside rear tyre showing slight wear

slight corrosion to offside front step

Fail 20 Feb 2016 116,250 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and outrigger rear spring front support (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring rear support (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner wing (forward of sub-frame mountings) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear inner wing to floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 114,049 miles

minor damage to front number plate

signs of slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing

signs of slight corrosion to rear crossmember and floor area

signs of slight corrosion to rear floor to inner wing both sides

slight perrishing to both lower wishbone rear bushes

Fail 17 Feb 2015 113,937 miles

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

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

minor damage to front number plate

signs of slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing

signs of slight corrosion to rear crossmember and floor area

signs of slight corrosion to rear floor to inner wing both sides

slight perrishing to both lower wishbone rear bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2014 106,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 106,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 96,387 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Feb 2013 96,387 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside front wheel rim slightly buckled

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

sidewalls of all tyres scuffed

slight crack in front plate

Pass 17 Sep 2009 63,558 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 63,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 55,484 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor damage to front number plate

minor side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,484 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

minor damage to front number plate

minor side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2007 43,629 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,629 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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 LHT is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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