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BA04 LRU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,143 mi
Last recorded109,143 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 LRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2017 109,143 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All suspension parts corroded & vehicle structure corroded

Body has slight corrosion All wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Has a crack but not in drivers view as yet (8.3.1d)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Handbrake just met the brake limit

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under bonnet corroded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded & both sides sill inner & outer corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 96,014 miles

door steps corroded

rear chassis rail surface corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2016 96,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and not welded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

door steps corroded

rear chassis rail surface corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 77,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,871 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,689 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Jul 2013 68,689 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

surface corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2012 64,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

surface corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,019 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,170 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 56,170 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,394 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,934 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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BA04 LRU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BA04 LRU, 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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BA04 LRU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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