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A12 BFL

2004 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

221,380 mi
Last recorded221,380 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 221,380 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 221,369 miles

All direction indicators not working don't flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached not mounted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 214,094 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 178,092 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 178,009 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 175,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion o (6.1.B.2)

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 22 Jun 2017 161,168 miles

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 153,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 153,635 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 139,469 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 139,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 122,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 106,195 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,177 miles

front number plate recomend replaced spaceing

rear number plate recomend replaced spaceing

Fail 2 Aug 2010 85,177 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate recomend replaced spaceing

rear number plate recomend replaced spaceing

Pass 15 Jan 2009 68,405 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 57,782 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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A12 BFL is a 2004 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A12 BFL, 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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A12 BFL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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