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BL04 UKU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

219,135 mi
Last recorded219,135 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 219,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 219,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 206,052 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 206,050 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 195,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion Body has general corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Rear wheel arch tubs (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside has general corrosion in various areas (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 195,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion Body has general corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Rear wheel arch tubs (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside has general corrosion in various areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 181,753 miles

All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion or have been covered with grease

Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 180,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill front to rear in varius places (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 167,980 miles

All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

propshaft centre bearing is worn

Fail 11 Sep 2014 153,749 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front tyres are wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 153,749 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres are wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 142,708 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear tyres at 4mm of tread

Fail 24 Sep 2013 142,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear tyres at 4mm of tread

Pass 15 Sep 2012 124,085 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 105,463 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 87,377 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 87,089 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,901 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 71,901 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2008 58,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,154 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,230 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 UKU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UKU, 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 UKU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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