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BW04 CGF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

122,836 mi
Last recorded122,836 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 CGF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2018 122,836 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross mmber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 121,921 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded large pipe @ abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 121,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion both front inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded large pipe @ abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 121,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 117,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 117,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 117,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded where marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 103,148 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 103,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2013 89,310 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,472 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 78,358 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,208 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,183 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 62,183 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 60,456 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 60,456 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,573 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 53,573 miles

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

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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BW04 CGF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 BW04 CGF, 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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BW04 CGF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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