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BN04 WLE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

236,781 mi
Last recorded236,781 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 WLE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 236,781 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 236,780 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 232,504 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 232,504 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 227,263 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 227,263 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 223,068 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 223,068 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower swival (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating 42% imbalance (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 77% (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 219,697 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Feb 2016 210,821 miles

Body has slight corrosion the vehicle has had previous repairs due to corrosion and chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe covered in grease and offside rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint around the steering rack or pipes (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 206,566 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 194,859 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 184,746 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front abs wheel sensors retaining bolts missing but sensors are secure

brake pedal antislip/rubber wearing

Fail 15 Feb 2013 184,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front abs wheel sensors retaining bolts missing but sensors are secure

brake pedal antislip/rubber wearing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 161,790 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 161,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 154,151 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 133,980 miles

Oil leak

front brake imbelance was 25% just in

Pass 7 Oct 2009 128,672 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 122,296 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 122,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 101,072 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 101,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f roof marking lamp inop + n/s/r top marker lamp inop

Pass 26 Feb 2007 76,666 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 76,666 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WLE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BN04 WLE, 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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BN04 WLE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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