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BU04 NTM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,328 mi
Last recorded123,328 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 NTM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 123,328 miles

Remaining steel brake pipes showing corrosion

Remaining steel brake pipes showing corrosion

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

Vehicle generally corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2017 123,213 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Remaining steel brake pipes showing corrosion

Remaining steel brake pipes showing corrosion

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

Vehicle generally corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wiring hanging loose in engine bay

all repaired areas have been heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Mar 2016 120,886 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper fractured (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded within 30cm of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded within 30cm of front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded within 30cm of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wiring hanging loose in engine bay

Pass 3 Jan 2015 114,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 108,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 108,222 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 108,205 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 107,385 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,964 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 93,963 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 81,600 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 71,426 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,426 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,703 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,953 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 36,465 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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BU04 NTM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BU04 NTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 NTM registered?

BU04 NTM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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