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BG54 UUE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,364 mi
Last recorded180,364 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 UUE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 180,364 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 180,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 180,196 miles

slight play in rear anti-roll "D" bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2021 179,905 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 177,421 miles

Offside Front Upper chassis leg getting thin

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills holed but not in prescribed areas

Fail 18 May 2019 177,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper chassis leg getting thin

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills holed but not in prescribed areas

Pass 15 May 2018 175,562 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 172,091 miles

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes at rear

corrosion to both rear axle brake pipes

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

side marker lamps inoperative

stone chip in o/s windscreen

Fail 12 Jun 2017 172,091 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ step holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/75/16C (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear outer/inner sills holed

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes at rear

corrosion to both rear axle brake pipes

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

side marker lamps inoperative

stone chip in o/s windscreen

Pass 18 May 2016 166,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

drivers door step well corroded and hold on inside underneath

exhaust in poor condition

vehicle in a very dirty condition

Pass 27 May 2015 158,797 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 27 May 2015 158,796 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 22 May 2014 148,416 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 21 May 2014 148,416 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 31 May 2013 138,723 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 131,814 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 126,226 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 123,657 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 123,657 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 86,920 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 86,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,169 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,600 miles

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

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 UUE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UUE, 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 UUE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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