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BU04 GWE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,746 mi
Last recorded127,746 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 GWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 127,746 miles

Crack lower edge of windscreen on nearside

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower non-structural body panels corroded nearside

Rear prop bearing carrier slight movement

Pass 27 Jul 2017 115,934 miles

Nearside lower sill panel corroded outside of prescribed areas

Oil leak

Play in rear prop-shaft bearing carrier

Fail 20 Jul 2017 115,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section near anchor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section behind hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section near anchor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside lower sill panel corroded outside of prescribed areas

Oil leak

Play in rear prop-shaft bearing carrier

Pass 23 Jul 2016 108,853 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 108,853 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,376 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 102,376 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 96,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 84,846 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 84,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 78,962 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 66,722 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 53,787 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 53,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,252 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,541 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 33,541 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,725 miles

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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BU04 GWE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU04 GWE, 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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What year was BU04 GWE registered?

BU04 GWE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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