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BU04 GXG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,395 mi
Last recorded132,395 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 132,395 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,491 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 22 Jan 2016 117,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 109,712 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 98,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has no spare

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 98,834 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle has no spare

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 92,337 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 92,325 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,720 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,343 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 68,343 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 54,015 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 54,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,434 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 31,856 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 GXG 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 73.3%.

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 GXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 GXG registered?

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

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