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BL54 GEK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

208,277 mi
Last recorded208,277 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 GEK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2017 208,277 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

crack in windscreen

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front inner arch corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 201,515 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear panel corroded badly

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Fail 1 Dec 2016 201,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear panel corroded badly

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Pass 31 Dec 2015 192,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (7.1.2)

both front springs corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2015 192,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (7.1.2)

both front springs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 186,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 179,470 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre heavilly worn on outer edge

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

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

Offside front outer sill corroded but not excessive or within 30cm

Pass 12 Dec 2012 169,105 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 169,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 155,193 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear number plate lamp lens dirty

Fail 20 Dec 2011 155,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

bonnet hindges seized

front brake discs worn

rear number plate lamp lens dirty

Fail 14 Dec 2010 138,428 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 138,428 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 124,135 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 118,644 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 106,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 106,026 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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BL54 GEK is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BL54 GEK, 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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BL54 GEK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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