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BW04 LGY

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,112 mi
Last recorded126,112 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 LGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 126,112 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a crack center upper of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints have slight play ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner wheel arch has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 114,945 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2021 110,541 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2020 105,462 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 101,204 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 101,203 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear arch sections corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,802 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 99,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill panel front to rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear sliding door side sill corroded and holed

Offside outer sill corroded and holed

chassis corroded in general

Pass 23 Dec 2016 94,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis corroded in placers

Fail 21 Dec 2016 93,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis corroded in placers

Pass 10 Dec 2015 88,362 miles

both rear bump stops broken

chassis corroded in general

Fail 8 Dec 2015 88,331 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops broken

chassis corroded in general

Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,478 miles

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

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

rear bumpstops broken

rear chassis corroded at rear near shocker mounts

Pass 6 Dec 2013 77,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 76,953 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 72,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,083 miles

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

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

both front wipers poor.

near side mirror glass damage.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,036 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 62,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 56,840 miles

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

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

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

both mirrors slight damage

Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,568 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 53,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 49,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,758 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 44,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LGY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LGY, 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 LGY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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