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BL04 NHM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

251,550 mi
Last recorded251,550 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 251,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

charging light staying on

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges advise to get tracking checked

Fail 20 Dec 2011 251,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

charging light staying on

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges advise to get tracking checked

Pass 9 Aug 2010 216,172 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 216,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 197,428 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 197,428 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

n/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2008 159,755 miles

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

slight end float in o/s and n/s rear hubs

Pass 19 Jul 2007 109,338 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 109,325 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NHM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NHM, 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 NHM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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