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HG04 BWP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,120 mi
Last recorded159,120 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 BWP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 159,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door step corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both chassis rails corroded near bump stops

Rear bumper fixings missing but secure

Rear bumper valance corroded

brake pedal anti slip worn

front chassis rails both corroded

front passenger seats removed at time of test

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

vehicle heavily undersealed in places

Fail 1 Sep 2020 159,117 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door step corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both chassis rails corroded near bump stops

Rear bumper fixings missing but secure

Rear bumper valance corroded

brake pedal anti slip worn

front chassis rails both corroded

front passenger seats removed at time of test

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

vehicle heavily undersealed in places

Fail 15 Jul 2020 159,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around front spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch under air box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded around bump stop mount

Offside Front door step previous repair starting to corrode

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

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded around bump stop mount

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 150,899 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 146,761 miles

evidence of exstensive welding and undersealing to underside of vehicle

o/s front inner brake pad approaching limit

several dents and corrosion to outer bodywork

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 6 Apr 2018 146,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

evidence of exstensive welding and undersealing to underside of vehicle

o/s front inner brake pad approaching limit

several dents and corrosion to outer bodywork

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2016 140,488 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 132,724 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion outer sill section under sliding door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 105,878 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

various brake pipoes corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 78,679 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,441 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 56,772 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,235 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 29,163 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,613 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 20,612 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,397 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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HG04 BWP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HG04 BWP, 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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HG04 BWP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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