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BL04 NPN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

265,125 mi
Last recorded265,125 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 265,125 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 241,230 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 235,100 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 214,317 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2019 214,317 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 202,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2018 202,220 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 151,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2017 151,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 144,468 miles

Engine leaking oil

No spare tyre fitted

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

Offside Rear has a nail in it

Fail 5 May 2016 144,467 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine leaking oil

No spare tyre fitted

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

Offside Rear has a nail in it

Pass 1 May 2015 134,312 miles

Oil leak

center exhaust box heavily corroded

nearside front tyre outer shoulder worn

power steering metal pipe corroding

excessive end float both sides half shafts

Fail 30 Apr 2015 134,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

center exhaust box heavily corroded

nearside front tyre outer shoulder worn

power steering metal pipe corroding

excessive end float both sides half shafts

Pass 10 May 2014 120,284 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight nearside rear footbrake imbalance

Fail 9 May 2014 120,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 May 2013 107,224 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

n/s/r half shaft play

Fail 8 May 2013 107,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

n/s/r half shaft play

Pass 3 May 2012 89,103 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2011 74,344 miles

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

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 6 Feb 2010 72,522 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 72,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 67,678 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 67,678 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 62,406 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 62,406 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 50,263 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 NPN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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