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BL04 JYH

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

138,966 mi
Last recorded138,966 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 JYH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 138,966 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 138,962 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 135,772 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 135,758 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 132,092 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 132,092 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking axle pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking axle pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2016 128,564 miles

Centre Rear prop mounting worn

Fail 24 May 2016 128,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear prop mounting worn

Pass 21 May 2015 124,747 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 124,747 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 118,766 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 112,688 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 105,454 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 105,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 97,909 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 91,020 miles

beacon on roof requires attention shortly

centre box slightly damaged

knocking noise on front of vehicle (no sign on movement or play)

nearside wing mirror cover missing

nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

offside reverse light inoperative

rear number plate slightly damaged (requires attention soon)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 91,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

beacon on roof requires attention shortly

centre box slightly damaged

knocking noise on front of vehicle (no sign on movement or play)

nearside wing mirror cover missing

nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

offside reverse light inoperative

rear number plate slightly damaged (requires attention soon)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 82,248 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 82,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,971 miles

N/S/R outer slight rubbing on sidewall of tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2008 69,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R outer slight rubbing on sidewall of tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,252 miles

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)

cut in offside rear inner tyer inner sidewall

Fail 31 May 2007 67,251 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

cut in offside rear inner tyre inner sidewall

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 JYH is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 JYH, 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 JYH is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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