CarVerify

Free Car Check

BW04 GJX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,583 mi
Last recorded126,583 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 126,583 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (3.5.1i)

n/s & o/s front wipers slightly worn

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2017 126,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (3.5.1i)

n/s & o/s front wipers slightly worn

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 120,692 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (3.5.1i)

n/s & o/s front suspension prescribed area is has a heavy application of underseal

n/s & o/s rear suspension prescribed areas is has a heavy application of underseal

n/s & o/s seatbelt prescribed area is has a heavy application of underseal

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 120,667 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under car (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/wing/ around strut top structural mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis /box sections around front and rear leaf spring mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under car (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch / inner wing around strut top structural mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail within rear shocker structural zone (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/box section around front and rear leaf spring mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember around rear leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch /sill ends within structural zone of leaf spring mountings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail within structural zone of shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,783 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 79,783 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 109,764 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,739 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 97,731 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 86,028 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 75,197 miles

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

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

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

offside front inner sill corroded but not in perscribed areas

Fail 4 Jul 2011 75,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front inner sill corroded but not in perscribed areas

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,134 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,246 miles

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,733 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,799 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 29,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BW04 GJX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GJX, 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

How do I check the history of BW04 GJX?

You can check the full history of BW04 GJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW04 GJX registered?

BW04 GJX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BW04 GJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 GJX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW04 GJX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BW04 GJX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.