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BJ04 MGE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

200,716 mi
Last recorded200,716 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 MGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 200,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 200,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 185,064 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 170,482 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 170,482 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 164,170 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 146,755 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 146,755 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight judder on n/s/r brake

Fail 23 Apr 2010 118,217 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 118,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,037 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front windscreen cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2008 74,826 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,153 miles

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

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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BJ04 MGE 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 69.2%.

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 BJ04 MGE, 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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BJ04 MGE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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