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BL54 RUA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,951 mi
Last recorded163,951 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2019 163,951 miles

Front Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification outer and iner sills exssivily rusty (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Body has an unsafe modification and iner sills excivel crossion (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer exhaust braket brocken

Pass 15 Aug 2018 157,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

presenter adviced corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2017 151,379 miles

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

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

presenter adviced corrosion components

Fail 8 Jun 2017 151,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

presenter adviced corrosion components

Pass 8 Mar 2016 145,424 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 145,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 145,263 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 136,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 136,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 128,223 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 128,041 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 117,185 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 107,781 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 107,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Towbar electrics inop.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 98,765 miles

brake pipes cleaned and oiled

Fail 5 Jan 2011 98,698 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 89,621 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 80,744 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 71,919 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 71,838 miles

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

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

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

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 RUA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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