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BL04 NTX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,507 mi
Last recorded127,507 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 127,507 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 127,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area masked with paint (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury step area excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,839 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 96,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges also scrubbed out (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit also edges scrubbed close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis and box sections (2.4.A.3)

crack in nearside front screen base line

inner valance on nearside below sliding door corroded and holes not in prescribed areas

Fail 16 Nov 2016 96,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body panel/sill and inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges also scrubbed out (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit also edges scrubbed close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis and box sections (2.4.A.3)

crack in nearside front screen base line

inner valance on nearside below sliding door corroded and holes not in prescribed areas

Fail 14 Sep 2016 96,863 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective catch missing (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cyl (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

dash lights up when brake pressed

general underside corrosion

n/s inner & outer sill corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f tca rear bushes deteriorated

o/s/f tyre inner worn

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall damaged

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 29 Sep 2015 9,557 miles

Parking brake warning light inop.

Bonnet safety catch DiY repaired

Brake pedal anti-slip pad worn to limit

Brake pipe under servo corroding

Different size wheels (and tyres) front/rear

Some brake and steering pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Some fluctuation of rear brakes readings

Various areas of corrosion (and holes) e.g. sills, inner/outer

Fail 29 Sep 2015 9,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Bonnet safety catch DiY repaired

Brake pedal anti-slip pad worn to limit

Brake pipe under servo corroding

Different size wheels (and tyres) front/rear

Parking brake warning light inop.

Some brake and steering pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Some fluctuation of rear brakes readings

Various areas of corrosion (and holes) e.g. sills, inner/outer

Pass 12 Sep 2014 120,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake pipes greased

Fail 12 Sep 2014 120,552 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake pipes greased

Fail 3 Sep 2013 117,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dash fault

exhaust box outers corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 117,625 miles

dash fault

exhaust box outers corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 112,727 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake pipes previously greased

Pass 17 Sep 2012 112,727 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pipes previously greased

Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,063 miles

Brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Lower effort- offside rear footbrake

Offside steering rack gaiter 'sweating'

Park brake efficiency low

Significant end-float, nearside rear axle shaft

Slight wheel bearing noise- nearside front

Pass 30 Sep 2010 87,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 87,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel high

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,661 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,584 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inside edge

Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,287 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,630 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 NTX 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 NTX, 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 NTX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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