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BL04 NUU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2022

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 147,094 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 145,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded not in P/A

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded not in P/A

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Sill not in P/A

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

Under body corrosion all under areas

Fail 24 Aug 2020 145,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded not in P/A

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded not in P/A

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Sill not in P/A

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

Under body corrosion all under areas

Pass 12 Sep 2019 144,480 miles

Centre prop rubber split and worn

Front Both sides Slight play found at both road wheels

Nearside Front Inner SILL corroded and holed not in P/A

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded and holed not in P/A

Offside Front Inner Chassis rail corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under body corrosion in places

Fail 9 Sep 2019 144,471 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch at floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre prop rubber split and worn

Front Both sides Slight play found at both road wheels

Nearside Front Inner SILL corroded and holed not in P/A

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded and holed not in P/A

Offside Front Inner Chassis rail corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under body corrosion in places

Pass 10 Sep 2018 142,874 miles

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

center prop bearing rubber split broken

slight oil leak

slight underside corrosion to rear chassis inner sills and steps

Fail 10 Sep 2018 142,874 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

center prop bearing rubber split broken

slight oil leak

slight underside corrosion to rear chassis inner sills and steps

Pass 13 Sep 2017 136,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

slight noise from front wheels when rotated

Fail 11 Sep 2017 136,752 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

slight noise from front wheels when rotated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 133,951 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 133,921 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s inner step sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 125,669 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,115 miles

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

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

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

Passenger door catch deteriorated

Windscreen has damage which does not restrict drivers view

Pass 31 Aug 2013 119,636 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 119,636 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 116,120 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 116,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 113,211 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 113,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrossion to under body

Pass 7 Jun 2010 97,338 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 77,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 64,497 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 48,735 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 NUU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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