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BW04 GBE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,001 mi
Last recorded75,001 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 75,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 75,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 73,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner sides (3.5.1i)

Lower Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle exhaust box is slightly deteriorated,ok at test.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,944 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 68,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step corner floor to chassis area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing to chassis leg area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing to chassis leg area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,625 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 62,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door piller (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,577 miles

BOTH REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS DAMAGED

Fail 3 Jun 2015 55,577 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS DAMAGED

Pass 29 May 2014 53,330 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Fail 29 May 2014 53,330 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,432 miles

Nearside & offside floor to sills rusty

Nearside & offside front chassis legs rusty

Nearside & offside front inner wings rusty

Nearside & offside outer sills & door steps rusty

Nearside door step rusty

Nearside front tyre perrisheed

Fail 12 Jun 2013 50,373 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside 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 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)

Nearside & offside floor to sills rusty

Nearside & offside front chassis legs rusty

Nearside & offside front inner wings rusty

Nearside & offside outer sills & door steps rusty

Nearside door step rusty

Nearside front tyre perrisheed

Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,172 miles

nearside and offside door mirror backs missing

nearside and offside rear inner wings repaired and undersealed

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear lens cracked

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside rear outter sills corroded

offside and nearside rear spring mounting points corroded

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,152 miles

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

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

nearside and offside mirror backs missing

offside front bumper insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2011 45,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside mirror backs missing

offside front bumper insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,739 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 37,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,885 miles

off side rear seat belt buckle missing.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,412 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 18,849 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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BW04 GBE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GBE, 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 GBE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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