2001 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · X704 BGR
2001 Ford Transit (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 172,178 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X704 BGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 172,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X704 BGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Transit (X704 BGR) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Outer Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
X704 BGR Mileage History
- 01/06/2023163,133 mi
- 28/05/2024165,570 mi+2,437 mi
- 24/05/2025168,813 mi+3,243 mi
- 29/05/2025168,843 mi+30 mi
- 22/05/2026172,178 mi+3,335 mi
Average of roughly 3,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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