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B16 UTP

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

325,718 mi
Last recorded325,718 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 UTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2018 325,718 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer seal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer seal (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front punture

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion seal corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion seal corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2017

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion seal corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion seal corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016 308,705 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 288,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 288,380 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 271,655 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 257,002 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 214,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 255,905 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak sump area

osr inner arch area corroded

slight play in nsf rack arm

Fail 17 Sep 2012 255,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak sump area

osr inner arch area corroded

slight play in nsf rack arm

Pass 21 Sep 2011 229,872 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 229,872 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 211,486 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 211,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 178,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise parking brake service

Fail 11 Sep 2009 178,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise parking brake service

Fail 19 Sep 2008 127,827 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 127,827 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 98,446 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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B16 UTP is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 B16 UTP, 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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B16 UTP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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