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BL04 DFV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,482 mi
Last recorded137,482 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 137,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at leaf spring mounts(rear) (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both steps holed n/s worst (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers and passengers seat belts fluffed

Pass 27 Jun 2016 127,900 miles

all brake pipes heavily coated with underseal

both outer sills and inner chassis members heavily coated with underseal

corrosion present at n/s step, both front inner wings/wheelarches

Pass 15 May 2015 115,500 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 104,747 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,701 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 95,701 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 85,769 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 77,827 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,827 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,487 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,436 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,000 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 43,687 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 DFV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL04 DFV, 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 DFV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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The MOT history for BL04 DFV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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