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BC04 WLF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,070 mi
Last recorded109,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 WLF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 109,070 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 109,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Sill (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 97,070 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill covered in sealants (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind wheel arch area covered in sealants (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills covered in sealants (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind wheel arch area covered in sealants (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 97,044 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 94,364 miles

both cills corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 19 Jun 2017 94,364 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os and ns rear spring front and rear mounting prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

both cills corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 22 Jun 2016 92,445 miles

Full underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive in prescribed areas

Inner and outer body sills corroded

Offside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 20 Jun 2016 92,445 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/15c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Full underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive in prescribed areas

Inner and outer body sills corroded

Offside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 25 Jun 2015 89,136 miles

nsf tyre worn

Fail 12 Jun 2015 89,136 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

nsf tyre worn

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,899 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 81,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,999 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2013 75,994 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,431 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 70,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,005 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 65,998 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2010 59,866 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,350 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,130 miles

centre exhaust clamp loose but still secure

engine damp. possibly fuel

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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BC04 WLF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BC04 WLF, 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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BC04 WLF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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