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DG04 BXB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,557 mi
Last recorded174,557 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 BXB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 174,557 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all welding covered by substance, unable to check properly

front bumper damaged and insecure-drivers seat torn-n/s/f/ sill dostorted-exhaust corroded-rear diff damp-x2 front coil springs corroded-rack has slight play-all tyres low

Fail 10 Jun 2014 174,557 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front bumper damaged and insecure-drivers seat torn-n/s/f/ sill dostorted-exhaust corroded-rear diff damp-x2 front coil springs corroded-rack has slight play-all tyres low

Pass 17 Jun 2013 169,117 miles

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

o/s/f wishbone bush slightly deteriorated-front steering inner arms have slight play-front brake discs slightly scored-front brake pads low-balljoints have slight lift-brake pipes surface rust-chassis+sills+inner and outer arches corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 169,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wishbone bush slightly deteriorated-front steering inner arms have slight play-front brake discs slightly scored-front brake pads low-balljoints have slight lift-brake pipes surface rust-chassis+sills+inner and outer arches corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 164,942 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

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

all sills starting to corrode

both front woshbone rear bushes starting to split

both num plates slightly deterioted

osf track rod has slight movemant

Pass 27 Jun 2011 160,003 miles

brake pipes covered in grease but no leak visible

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

offside outer sill distorted

offside rear brake slightly sticking

oil leak on engine

rear chassis supports corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 160,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear chassis supports corroded

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

offside outer sill distorted

offside rear brake slightly sticking

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 May 2010 153,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front headlight aim just on limit

windscreen has been repaired in zone a and zone b

Fail 27 Apr 2010 153,395 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 132,506 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 132,506 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 82,425 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 BXB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BXB, 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 BXB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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