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BL53 DVC

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

233,005 mi
Last recorded233,005 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 233,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill holed and corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 233,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever inoperative cable broken (all cables melted) (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 185/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill holed and corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 223,005 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Drop side missing

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Park brake and service brake still lagging slightly after repair. New brake shoes may be beneficial

Offside Drop side missing

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area, foot plate, B and C post areas. Corroded and holed in places. Please consider this, is you intend to refit rear passenger again (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 223,005 miles

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

Nearside Dropside insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Please check parking brake whilst doing this repair. This is lagging too (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint going rusty internally. So fit new track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake flexy hose to engine bay area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle to wheel cylinder area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tailgate insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Motor sounds and there is water in the washer tank (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative Brake load valve arm pivot/lever seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Dropside pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired MISSING (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF 16%.... THERE IS A LAGGING ISSUE WITH THE NEAR SIDE. PLEASE HAVE THIS CHECKED AND OR REPAIRED WITH THE SERVICE BRAKE ISSUE

Offside Drop side missing

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area, foot plate, B and C post areas. Corroded and holed in places. Please consider this, is you intend to refit rear passenger again (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Please check and or renew your wiper blades. Once windscreen washer operation is working

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure Missing and mounting adrift and partially held/loose in place with bungee cord ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 221,750 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 209,334 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 209,334 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 203,200 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 204,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 195,121 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 178,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,600 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 100,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,500 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 100,600 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 100,600 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 99,703 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 87,536 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 87,536 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 76,725 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 65,073 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 65,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 50,100 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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BL53 DVC is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DVC, 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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BL53 DVC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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