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DG04 BVX

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,030 mi
Last recorded125,030 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 BVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 125,030 miles

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

no handbrake warning light on dash

Fail 21 Sep 2022 125,026 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

no handbrake warning light on dash

Pass 20 Sep 2021 125,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front no handbrake warning light on dash

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 125,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front no handbrake warning light on dash

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 122,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

no handbrake warning light

Fail 7 Sep 2020 122,315 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner holed at middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

no handbrake warning light

Pass 12 Sep 2019 276,133 miles

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

Nearside Front seam in wheel arch corroded heavily but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal near front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rearmost corner of underside has repairs covered at joints of body/rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper repair to panel in engine bay appears to have fibreglass over edges, unable to determine repair quality underneath

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 276,055 miles

Emissions not tested blue smoke from tailpipe at idle and abnormal noise from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind rear wheel arch - marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section at rear of inner sill nsr holed - marked yellow. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear corner at rear crossmember behind spring hanger has serious and deep set corrosion though layers of intersectioned joints. This requires a full and proper repair to reinstate structural strength. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front seam in wheel arch corroded heavily but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal near front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rearmost corner of underside has repairs covered at joints of body/rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper repair to panel in engine bay appears to have fibreglass over edges, unable to determine repair quality underneath

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 270,623 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 255,251 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 255,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 241,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,311 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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DG04 BVX is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DG04 BVX, 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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DG04 BVX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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