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BN04 HLZ

2004 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,460 mi
Last recorded107,460 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 HLZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 107,460 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 107,432 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 105,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 105,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 103,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 102,518 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,653 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 99,653 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 93,465 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat not in use at time of test

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,930 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 88,914 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 88,215 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,517 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 73,388 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,888 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,834 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,396 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,361 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,108 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,836 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,387 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,309 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 47,282 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BN04 HLZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN04 HLZ, 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 BN04 HLZ registered?

BN04 HLZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BN04 HLZ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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