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BV04 HZG

2004 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,232 mi
Last recorded156,232 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 HZG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 156,232 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 153,176 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s parking brake effort recording lower than expected readings, advise service/adjustment/repair.

Fail 20 Dec 2013 153,174 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s parking brake effort recording lower than expected readings, advise service/adjustment/repair.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 136,724 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad wearing thin!

Fail 14 Jan 2013 136,724 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad wearing thin!

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 112,411 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad wearing thin.

Exhaust silencer deterioating.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorating.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 111,885 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pedal anti slip pad wearing thin.

Exhaust silencer deterioating.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorating.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 94,990 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD WEARING THIN!

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

INTERCOOLER BRACKET BENT RESTRICTING HOSE AIRFLOW!

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

slightly damaged n/s obligatory mirror glass.

Fail 23 Dec 2010 94,986 miles

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

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

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

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD WEARING THIN!

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

INTERCOOLER BRACKET BENT RESTRICTING HOSE AIRFLOW!

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slightly damaged n/s obligatory mirror glass.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 79,825 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 79,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 66,543 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,501 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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BV04 HZG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BV04 HZG, 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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BV04 HZG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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