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BL04 CXS

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

168,561 mi
Last recorded168,561 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 CXS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 168,561 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 168,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear backing sills (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion general bodywork (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded bot front to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2014 160,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all the advised corroded items are in none stuctural sections

n/s/f sill section holed & corroded

n/s/f step section holed & corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tread

n/s/r behind bumper holed & corroded

n/s/r inner w/arch body holed & corroded

n/s/r rear of sill holed & corroded

o/s/f step section holed & corroded

o/s/r body rear of bumper holed & corroded

rear towbar has been removed for retest

Fail 7 Oct 2014 160,391 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f sill section holed & corroded

n/s/f step section holed & corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tread

n/s/r behind bumper holed & corroded

n/s/r inner w/arch body holed & corroded

n/s/r rear of sill holed & corroded

o/s/f step section holed & corroded

o/s/r body rear of bumper holed & corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 150,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 150,391 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 144,483 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 144,483 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 139,587 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 139,587 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 119,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 119,951 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 85,768 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 64,609 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 64,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,074 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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BL04 CXS 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 56.3%.

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 BL04 CXS, 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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BL04 CXS is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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