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BG54 UKJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

166,398 mi
Last recorded166,398 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 166,398 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 166,370 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 165,581 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Nearside front brake sticking slightly

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

Offside rear bumper split/damaged

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 155,886 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 155,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rubber flaking from outer wall on n/s/rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2012 144,154 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 144,154 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 123,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 100,687 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,924 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 85,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 77,809 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 77,809 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front 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 UKJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UKJ, 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 UKJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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