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BL04 STZ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

174,118 mi
Last recorded174,118 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 STZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 174,118 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside inner sill corroded in two places but not within a prescribed area

Pass 28 Nov 2018

Front bumper held on with cable ties and is currently secure

General light corrosion to most of underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 167,083 miles

General corrosion over most of underside of vehicle

Nearside rear sill end cap corroded but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 167,081 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor within (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch within shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch within shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount chassis/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount chassis/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

General corrosion over most of underside of vehicle

Nearside rear sill end cap corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside front chassis leg corroded but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 167,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill / Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill / Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Extensive corrosion to vehicle outside of prescribed areas that do not affect steering or braking.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 155,365 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 155,338 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (Cable tie broken) (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (seat mount area) (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (seat mount area) (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 150,489 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 150,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 142,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 142,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 136,930 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 136,909 miles

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

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 130,202 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 119,325 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 119,325 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 106,297 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 106,297 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

knock in steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2009 90,109 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 90,109 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 75,440 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 75,440 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 64,328 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 64,328 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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 STZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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