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BL04 LNG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,625 mi
Last recorded177,625 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 177,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2020 177,323 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Under body corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2017 177,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60/656% worn (3.5.1g)

corrosion in many non prescribed areas

Pass 11 Jan 2016 176,196 miles

steering wheel slightly damage

Pass 15 Jan 2015 173,946 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 173,946 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 172,146 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside sill is corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2012 166,482 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 166,482 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 161,963 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 161,963 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 139,007 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 102,410 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 89,341 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 58,834 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 58,834 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 LNG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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