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BN04 HGL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,497 mi
Last recorded144,497 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 HGL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 144,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 142,427 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)

Pass 19 May 2016 131,412 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play two (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 125,909 miles

All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 121,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 115,726 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 115,726 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,742 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 93,742 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 71,672 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 71,672 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 58,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,895 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 52,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 52,713 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 34,350 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 34,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BN04 HGL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BN04 HGL, 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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BN04 HGL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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