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BU04 GWZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,832 mi
Last recorded186,832 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 186,832 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 175,118 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 149,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres showing age related cracks

Fail 30 Jan 2015 149,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres showing age related cracks

Pass 24 Jan 2014 133,343 miles

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 23 Jan 2014 133,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 30 Jan 2013 123,428 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 123,420 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 118,241 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 102,697 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 85,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,373 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 63,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,201 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 GWZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

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

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