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BL04 NTU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,475 mi
Last recorded157,475 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 157,475 miles

Both Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside inner + outer sills and step`s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear body and Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)

Fail 16 Jan 2023 157,475 miles

Both Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside inner + outer sills and step`s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear body and Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)

Pass 13 Jan 2022 147,486 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 140,180 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside inner + outer sills and step`s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 140,158 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside inner + outer sills and step`s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 139,954 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury corrosion (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2019 139,629 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 139,618 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn second (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

clutch peadal rubber missing

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 138,303 miles

Nearside Front corrosion inner arch

Offside Front inner and outer sill corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2017 136,222 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 135,043 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 130,945 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 124,956 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 113,950 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 101,651 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 90,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 90,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,989 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 77,989 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,632 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,970 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,706 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 43,702 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 NTU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 NTU, 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 NTU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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