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BL04 DXH

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

225,860 mi
Last recorded225,860 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2018 225,860 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cyl. to abs. pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower inner wing corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill/step corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower inner wing corrosion

Offside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside sill/step corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2017 189,956 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corrosion

Nearside sill/step corrosion

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

Offside Front inner wing corrosion

Offside sill/step corrosion

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

Rear chassis corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2017 189,796 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing corrosion

Nearside sill/step corrosion

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

Offside Front inner wing corrosion

Offside Rear inner arch corrosion

Offside sill/step corrosion

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

Rear chassis corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2016 149,562 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 149,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 135,775 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 118,961 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 104,407 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

power steering noisy when turning

Fail 18 Jun 2013 104,407 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

power steering noisy when turning

Pass 12 Jun 2012 97,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills full lenght slightly corroded

evidence of diesel around pump but not leaking at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2011 88,202 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 88,137 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti slip worn.

Front wipers smearing screen slightly.

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

O/S reverse light inop.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 79,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jun 2010 79,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 70,450 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 70,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 61,403 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front number plate starting to distort /legible at time of test.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 61,403 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

front number plate starting to distort /legible at time of test.

Pass 17 May 2007 51,826 miles

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 DXH 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 DXH, 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 DXH is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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