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BL04 NPD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,377 mi
Last recorded172,377 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 172,377 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around fuel tank strap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around hanbrake cable (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under floor support holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine support cross member holed an corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 165,332 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 165,316 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 165,306 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 155,374 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 148,331 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 148,237 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 145,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 143,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front to rear brake pipes covered with greese

n/s/r bump stop missing

play detected in rear half shafts

reverse lights innop

Fail 10 Sep 2014 143,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front to rear brake pipes covered with greese

n/s/r bump stop missing

play detected in rear half shafts

reverse lights innop

Pass 3 Sep 2013 142,188 miles

play in rear half shafts.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 142,140 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

play in rear half shafts.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 122,612 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 108,874 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2011 108,874 miles

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 99,729 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 99,708 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 97,661 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 1 Jul 2009 88,923 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 76,953 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,815 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 NPD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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