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BL04 NUF

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,126 mi
Last recorded228,126 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 NUF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 228,126 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 228,124 miles

Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill both sides front 2 back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 224,391 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 219,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 214,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 214,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 209,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes from front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 209,243 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner archs (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes from front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 202,778 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides outer sill from front to back (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes from front to back (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil on minimum mark

Fail 25 Sep 2017 202,729 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill from front to back (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre inner floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above axel both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings box section both sides (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sides outer sill from front to back (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes from front to back (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil on minimum mark

Pass 29 Jul 2016 192,879 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 192,871 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 177,008 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 177,007 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 170,415 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 170,415 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 159,165 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 140,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 120,740 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre crackes

Fail 20 Jul 2011 120,740 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre crackes

Pass 23 Jul 2010 103,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 83,456 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 68,247 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,130 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 NUF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NUF, 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 NUF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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