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BF04 WXL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 WXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to front number plate

near rear sill corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

rear steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2019

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to front number plate

near rear sill corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 140,147 miles

Nearside Rear light unit faded

Offside Front slight play to the steering arm

Rear corrosion to the brake pipes

drivers door hard to open

excessive corrosion to the body sills

excessive corrosion to the rear chassis legs

recent welding repaired have been carried out to the rear sills and box sections

Fail 4 Apr 2018 140,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear chassis rail between spring mountings corroded & partially weakened

Vehicle structure has substantial amounts of corrosion in non-prescribed areas

Pass 6 Apr 2017 136,982 miles

Front front wipers aged/smeary operation

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner heavy corrosion to the body sill

Nearside Rear Inner heavy corrosion to the wheel arch

Nearside Rear light deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner heavy corrosion to the body sill

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear corrosion to the chassis box section

Pass 4 Apr 2016 133,246 miles

Front corrosion to the outer body sill

Nearside Rear light lens deteriorated/faded

Offside Front play to the inner steering arm ball joint

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear corrosion to the rear chassis box section at the rear leaf spring mounting points

Rear excessive corrosion to the rear chassis legs not allowing a full penatration at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2016 133,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front corrosion to the outer body sill

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

Nearside Rear light lens deteriorated/faded

Offside Front play to the inner steering arm ball joint

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear corrosion to the rear chassis box section at the rear leaf spring mounting points

Rear excessive corrosion to the rear chassis legs not allowing a full penatration at time of test

excessive handbrake travel

Pass 8 Apr 2015 127,611 miles

offside mirror damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing low

corrosion to front engine mounting areas and underside inc sills, chassis and inner wheel arches

nearside rear tyre low and deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2015 127,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing low

corrosion to front engine mounting areas and underside inc sills, chassis and inner wheel arches

nearside rear tyre low and deteriorated

offside mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2014 120,323 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes slightly cracked/deteriorated

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion nearside front door shut, sills and chassis beams

Pass 2 Apr 2013 114,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2013 114,792 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2011 112,219 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 112,219 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rust to front brake discs

spare wheel missing

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2010 106,539 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 106,539 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 95,491 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 85,758 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 85,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 68,957 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 68,546 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BF04 WXL 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 BF04 WXL, 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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BF04 WXL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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