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BA04 LXN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,368 mi
Last recorded153,368 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 LXN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 153,368 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 153,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired drivers step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2025 138,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 135,452 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion on both front steps and offside sill

Pass 12 Jun 2023 134,098 miles

front "Ford" badge loose

Fail 6 Jun 2023 134,061 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated 2nd mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

condition of wipers unknown (due to washers inoperative)

front "Ford" badge loose

Pass 30 May 2022 133,801 miles

corrosion in some brake pipes

propshaft 2nd mounting worn

Pass 16 Jun 2021 133,429 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion in some brake pipes (covered in underseal ,exact condition unknown )

rear brake inbalance on the limit

test class changed to 4 rather than 5 as vehicle has been presented as a camper with fixed living quaters not as a minibus with lots of seats

Fail 9 Jun 2021 33,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section,30cm to rear leaf spring fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to floor panelling ,30cm to top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion in some brake pipes (covered in underseal ,exact condition unknown )

rear brake inbalance on the limit

test class changed to 4 rather than 5 as vehicle has been presented as a camper with fixed living quaters not as a minibus with lots of seats

Pass 13 Jun 2018 130,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear under sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2017 128,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes by flexi pipes .. both rear pipes along axle (3.6.B.2c)

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

slight judder from rear brakes

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Fail 5 Jun 2017 128,806 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced image very dull ... poss connection fault (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes by flexi pipes .. both rear pipes along axle (3.6.B.2c)

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

slight judder from rear brakes

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 16 May 2016 125,565 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 122,945 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 121,535 miles

Both rear wiper blades deteriorated

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 121,517 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear wiper blades deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 119,733 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 102,521 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 83,142 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

front no plate fade

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,865 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 12,741 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 5,720 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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BA04 LXN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXN, 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 LXN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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