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BL04 NXR

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,623 mi
Last recorded177,623 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 NXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 177,623 miles

Chassis and under components have been heavily undersealed

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 173,327 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery light on

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

front chassis legs and inner wings corroded

front inner/outer door steps corroded

inner/outer sills corroded not prescribed area

underside heavily plated and covered in thick underseal

Pass 19 Nov 2018 171,576 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all ball joint dust covers deteriorated

all brake pipes and flexis undersealed

battery warning light on

vehicle underside very heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Nov 2018 171,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake pipes and flexis undersealed

battery warning light on

vehicle underside very heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Aug 2018 171,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wing rust holes in several places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear axle rust holes in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% out (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced all lights effecting each other (poor connection) (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor under drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front legs rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both off scale (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive patch repairs to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights put on zero but out of aim ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 168,635 miles

all brake pipes covered in oil

Fail 16 May 2017 168,605 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap excessively corroded (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg/outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing area (6.1.B.2)

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

underside corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 159,016 miles

both sills are corroded,not within prescribed area

general corrosion to underside

grease on brake pipes

Fail 30 Apr 2016 158,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing,marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both sills are corroded,not within prescribed area

general corrosion to underside

grease on brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2015 146,774 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 146,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 129,967 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 May 2013 110,662 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 May 2013 110,599 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2012 96,312 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 96,302 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 84,608 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 84,608 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,959 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 73,544 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 60,755 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 45,007 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 NXR is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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