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BW04 LGX

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,801 mi
Last recorded147,801 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 LGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 147,801 miles

all under vehicle coated in shultz

Pass 12 Oct 2017 147,801 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 147,801 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 148,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corrosion

extensive under floor corrosion

front bumper corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 137,820 miles

Center exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front wing corroded

Nearside rear inner bumper corroded

Offside front wing + sill corroded

Under vehicle floor corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 137,820 miles

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

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

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

Center exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front wing corroded

Nearside rear inner bumper corroded

Offside front wing + sill corroded

Under vehicle floor corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 127,997 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 127,997 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 122,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 120,414 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 120,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 113,328 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 113,328 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 100,059 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 85,895 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 72,617 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 72,617 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,107 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 LGX is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LGX, 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 LGX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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