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BL04 SVT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,538 mi
Last recorded163,538 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 163,538 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear inner arch near spring and body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing near subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch near body mount and spring mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near fuel tank strap and near bottom are and subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected across rear near rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sill holed

Central Rear rear facing seat belt buckle broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all underside off van covered in corrosion

numerous patches welded to underside and sills of van done to quality

Pass 24 May 2019 160,273 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 160,265 miles

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury inadaquate repar (6.2.8 (b))

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

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

dampness around o/s/r backing plate recomend investigation

Pass 19 Mar 2018 156,160 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

corrosion on both inner sills

Fail 19 Mar 2018 156,160 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 31 Mar 2017 152,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

propshaft rear centre bearing rubber gone weak

Fail 30 Mar 2017 152,384 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven offside slow application (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

build up of mud in offside front wheel

propshaft rear centre bearing rubber gone weak

Pass 16 Apr 2016 148,402 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 140,933 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2014 126,642 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2014 126,642 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 117,748 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 110,561 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 105,623 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 100,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front registration plate has slight damage

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear light lens is damaged, not showig white light to rear

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jun 2009 90,412 miles

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

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged.

Offside front wheel bearing slight noise when spun.

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 90,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged.

Offside front wheel bearing slight noise when spun.

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,979 miles

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

slight damage o/s/front outriger

windscreen damaged outside swept zone

Fail 16 Jun 2008 72,979 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

slight damage o/s/front outriger

windscreen damaged outside swept zone

Pass 7 Jul 2007 53,114 miles

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

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

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 SVT is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SVT, 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 SVT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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