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B21 TYR

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

248,628 mi
Last recorded248,628 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 TYR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 248,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 248,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 248,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 246,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 158,670 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside heavily covered in underseal

Fail 19 May 2022 158,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside heavily covered in underseal

Fail 14 Sep 2021 158,600 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded within mounting of ABS unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan behind drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wings and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cab appears to have dropped at rear (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cab / chassis and wheel arches are no longer attached to each other (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cab / chassis and wheel arch have separated and no longer attached to each other (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected crossmember mounting (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision across rear of cab to cab floor area (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected riveted panels inner arches both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive possible wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

excessive cab and chassis corrosion and security vehicle should not be driven on public highway

Pass 4 Sep 2020 149,602 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive handbrake cable mount at lower of cab has corrosion (1.1.21 (e) (i))

van chassis still has corrosion all over the places it hasnt been repaired

van has has lots of welding and been under sealed around welded areas

Fail 4 Sep 2020 149,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive handbrake cable mount at lower of cab has corrosion (1.1.21 (e) (i))

van chassis still has corrosion all over the places it hasnt been repaired

van has has lots of welding and been under sealed around welded areas

Fail 17 Jul 2020 149,575 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipes as they go under chassis legs very badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cab inner sill is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near strut top corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cab inner /outer and door step is corroded very bad (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch near strut top corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear of the centre prop bearing is badly worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis legs/bulkhead has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear outer tyre on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

van has corrosion all over

Pass 21 Jan 2019 148,990 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2019 148,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2018 147,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 145,395 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 145,395 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/75r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/75r16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 145,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/75r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/75r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working lens also damaged (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 137,287 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 137,068 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 124,350 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 124,191 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,789 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 104,789 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,249 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,756 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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B21 TYR is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 B21 TYR, 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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B21 TYR is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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