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BN04 WLH

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

245,008 mi
Last recorded245,008 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 245,008 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 243,191 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 242,786 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 240,733 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill not load bearing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Nov 2021 240,700 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached prop hanger (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 236,894 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 236,114 miles

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

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

lower windscreen cracked, not materially affecting drivers view of the road ahead at time of test

underbody/chassis corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2019 236,015 miles

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

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

underbody/chassis corroded

windscreen cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2019 236,012 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

underbody/chassis corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2017 234,587 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

brake pipes greased

nearside lower windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view at time of test

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

offside upper chassis leg corroded

oil leak

propshaft centre bearing rubber weak

underbody/chassis corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2017 234,587 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

brake pipes greased

nearside lower windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view at time of test

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

offside upper chassis leg corroded

oil leak

propshaft centre bearing rubber weak

underbody/chassis corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2016 227,600 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2016 227,600 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 222,251 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 222,251 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 211,921 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2013 177,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 177,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2012 143,150 miles

exhaust slight blow/deteriorated

hand brake cables outer chaffed/damaged

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 18 Jan 2012 116,642 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Jan 2011 93,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 93,490 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 90,355 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 90,355 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s hand brake cable slightly stiff

Pass 25 Oct 2008 43,907 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 43,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,196 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,650 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 30,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

n/s/r outer tyre wall cit but no cord/ply showing

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 WLH is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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