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BL04 DWD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,444 mi
Last recorded175,444 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 175,444 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under van very rusty

Pass 25 May 2017 169,736 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY INNER RACK ENDS

SMALL OIL LEAK

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER WINGS (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILLS BOTH (2.4.A.3)

VEHICLE CORRODED UNDERNEETH

Fail 23 May 2017 169,735 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH DOOR STEPS CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH REAR INNER WINGS CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S O/S INNER SILLS CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR CHASSIS CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY INNER RACK ENDS

SMALL OIL LEAK

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER WINGS (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILLS BOTH (2.4.A.3)

VEHICLE CORRODED UNDERNEETH

Pass 26 May 2016 167,734 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 163,870 miles

both front/rear umber plates cracking and de-laminating.

brake pedal anti-slip partially worn.

corrosion located on all vehicle chassis inc under bonnet,entire vehicle underbody and all four inner wheel arches also on both front door steps.

corrosion located on both inner/outter lower sills.

corrosion located on vehicle exhaust and outter skin splitting.

vehicle hand brake travel high.

Pass 22 May 2014 159,760 miles

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

corrosion located on both outter sills and inner wings.

corrosion located underbody and on vehicle chassis legs.

Fail 19 May 2014 159,760 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

corrosion located on both outter sills and inner wings.

corrosion located underbody and on vehicle chassis legs.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 154,819 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 149,360 miles

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brake pipes etc.

Front brake pads look about 1/2 worn.

Slight damage to body work but with no sharp edges.

Slight play in near side front steering rack inner joint.

Pass 20 May 2011 136,651 miles

chassis and under sills surface rust

Fail 20 May 2011 136,651 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

chassis and under sills surface rust

Pass 17 May 2010 125,080 miles

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

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

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

rear chassis legs and outer sills surface rust

slight wearn/s rack

Fail 17 May 2010 125,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear chassis legs and outer sills surface rust

slight wearn/s rack

Pass 27 Mar 2009 111,515 miles

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 25 Mar 2008 82,191 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,355 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 65,355 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 DWD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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