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BW04 GGZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,570 mi
Last recorded171,570 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 171,570 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 164,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre ageing

Offside sill corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2016 164,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrect (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre ageing

Offside sill corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 157,348 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes have been greaced

Fail 10 Nov 2015 157,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes have been greaced

Pass 7 Nov 2014 149,526 miles

front tyres worn on edge

offside rear under arch corroded

underbody/chassis corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2014 149,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front tyres worn on edge

offside rear under arch corroded

underbody/chassis corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 142,251 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside undersill/step corroded

offside undersill/step corroded

underbody/upperbody rusted

Pass 15 Nov 2012 136,171 miles

both outer sills corroded

underbody/chassis corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2012 136,170 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both outer sills corroded

underbody/chassis corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 130,302 miles

nearside number plate light dim

offside front sidelight dim

underbody/chassis corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2011 130,302 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

nearside number plate light dim

offside front sidelight dim

underbody/chassis corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 123,695 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread

outer sills damaged

smoke from exhaust

underbody/chassis corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 115,693 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2009 115,663 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2008 104,592 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

cannot check load area

damage to nearside and offside outer sills

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2008 104,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

cannot check load area

damage to nearside and offside outer sills

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2007 94,854 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 GGZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GGZ, 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 GGZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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