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BW04 CHL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,918 mi
Last recorded136,918 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 CHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 136,918 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 136,913 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 135,780 miles

brake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth

corrosion to offside front inner wing

Pass 19 Jan 2015 134,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 132,850 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 132,847 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 130,380 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2013 130,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2012 125,647 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 119,513 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 119,511 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 104,515 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 104,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 92,851 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 69,016 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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BW04 CHL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW04 CHL, 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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BW04 CHL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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