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BL04 SYJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,045 mi
Last recorded154,045 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 154,045 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 147,931 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 130,624 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 130,624 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 102,802 miles

Both side rear tyres worn on outside edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2014 80,611 miles

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

middle silencer deteriated

Fail 14 May 2014 80,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

middle silencer deteriated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,333 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,997 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 70,997 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 60,660 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 60,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,398 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,460 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 37,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 31,310 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 31,309 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 24,440 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 SYJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SYJ, 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 SYJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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