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BL04 DLN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

147,412 mi
Last recorded147,412 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 147,412 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis porous (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r light demaged

Fail 2 Mar 2016 147,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing penal (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened outer riggers both (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side rear floors (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis porous (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r light demaged

Pass 5 Sep 2014 137,660 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Sep 2014 137,654 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Spare tyre defective

both index light dull

Pass 23 Jul 2013 125,623 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 125,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 113,438 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 26 Jul 2012 113,403 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 101,772 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 101,772 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 90,500 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 90,500 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,165 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,450 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 59,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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 DLN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DLN, 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 DLN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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