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BL04 NOU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,296 mi
Last recorded177,296 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 177,296 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 177,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 166,787 miles

advise chip in windscreen

advise n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2011 160,276 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs starting to become pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 151,052 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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 133,764 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 133,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 126,530 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 126,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 118,226 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 118,226 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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 NOU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NOU, 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 NOU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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