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BL04 DHC

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

213,742 mi
Last recorded213,742 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 213,742 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 213,738 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer offside and nearside sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underneath both steps offside and nearside (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer offside and nearside (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valance (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 196,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak around engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 196,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak around engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 184,299 miles

Nearside front step holed and corroded, not within prescribed area

Nearside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Offside sill corroded not within prescribed area

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 183,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front step holed and corroded, not within prescribed area

Nearside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Offside sill corroded not within prescribed area

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 177,002 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside sill underneath corroded, not within prescribed area

Fail 13 Jan 2015 176,897 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside sill underneath corroded, not within prescribed area

Pass 18 Jan 2014 172,397 miles

rear bump stops missing, abs wire loose but secure at this time

Fail 20 Dec 2013 172,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 168,605 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 168,605 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 157,997 miles

chassis corroded

nearside front innerwing corroded and holed

Fail 29 Nov 2011 157,997 miles

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

chassis corroded

nearside front innerwing corroded and holed

Pass 26 Jul 2010 140,687 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 140,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 127,203 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 109,697 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 76,153 miles

n/s front tyre tread low

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 DHC is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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