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BL04 DWU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,447 mi
Last recorded102,447 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,447 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated

both front brake disc surfaces slightly corroded

front registration plate slightly damaged and slightly loose but not insecure

n/s rear tyre getting quite worn

n/s rear valve stem slightly perished

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s sill panel slightly distorted

Fail 10 Apr 2014 102,414 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated

both front brake disc surfaces slightly corroded

front registration plate slightly damaged and slightly loose but not insecure

n/s rear tyre getting quite worn

n/s rear valve stem slightly perished

o/s sill panel slightly distorted

Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,814 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust front and rear silencers slightly deteriorated

slight damage to front registration plate

underside getting rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2013 88,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust front and rear silencers slightly deteriorated

slight damage to front registration plate

underside getting rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,016 miles

o/s driveshaft support bearing slightly coarse

rear exhaust(both silencers) slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Feb 2012 76,740 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s driveshaft support bearing slightly coarse

rear exhaust(both silencers) slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 4 Mar 2011 67,804 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2009 56,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2009 56,157 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

o/s rear tyre is perished

Fail 13 Jun 2008 45,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

o/s rear tyre is perished

Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,130 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

cut in n/s rear tyre

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 DWU 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 53.8%.

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 DWU, 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 DWU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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