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BL04 DWE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2018

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill area (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill area (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

extensive corrosion to n/s and o/s front and rear outer and under sills and rear panel not in a prescribed area

Pass 14 Sep 2016 70,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 70,556 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,980 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

extensive underside corrosion.side panelling,outer sills and nearside door step.

light scratches too windscreen

Fail 24 Aug 2015 66,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension top mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

extensive underside corrosion.side panelling,outer sills and nearside door step.

light scratches too windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2014 164,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

extensive corrosion to underbody

Fail 2 Sep 2014 164,205 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

extensive corrosion to underbody

Fail 29 Aug 2013 144,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

light scratches too windscreen

offside and nearside side panels corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 144,940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

light scratches too windscreen

offside and nearside side panels corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 142,029 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

some light scratches too windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2011 140,001 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 140,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 94,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 94,390 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 77,830 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 77,829 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,721 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 65,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 57,267 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front slam panel fibre glass cracked

headlamp aim on 2

nearside rear view mirror cracked but does not affect the view

offside front chassis rail rusty

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

plastic trims shields and guardscovering some perscribed areas

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 DWE 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 52.6%.

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

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