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DG04 BWA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,247 mi
Last recorded126,247 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 BWA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 126,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear axle bump stops missing

crack in windscreen on passengers side not in drivers view

has a lot of corossion underneathe on body sills and steps and has welding repairs done

Pass 12 Jan 2021 123,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 123,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,356 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 119,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 111,644 miles

corrosion to offside inner and outer sill but not within a prescribed area

damage to front screen

earthing fault to nearside rear lights

number plate lamp in op

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 13 Jul 2017 103,653 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 103,642 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle reservoir is insecure (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,547 miles

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

underside shoeing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,388 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,653 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 74,764 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 65,865 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 65,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 57,048 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

age craking to o/s/f tyre

crack in floor near handbrake mounting.

front discs lipped

Fail 12 May 2011 57,033 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

age craking to o/s/f tyre

crack in floor near handbrake mounting.

front discs lipped

Fail 11 May 2011 57,007 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front wipers deteriorating

front brake discs worn and lipped

small split in brake pedal antislip pad

Pass 14 May 2010 43,541 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,305 miles

os mirror glass cracked

osf tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,275 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,406 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 BWA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWA, 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 BWA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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