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BL53 DLJ

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,407 mi
Last recorded43,407 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 43,407 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 43,380 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,833 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 38,813 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,074 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,756 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 26,292 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

offside rear tyre has has a tear in the side wall (not showing cords)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 20,777 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 20,754 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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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BL53 DLJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BL53 DLJ, 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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What year was BL53 DLJ registered?

BL53 DLJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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