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BW04 HSL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,164 mi
Last recorded182,164 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 182,164 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both outer (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg & inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg & inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step-in (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s step-in & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump ? (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 156,158 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 134,058 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 134,058 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 134,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS LEG/PANEL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS /PANEL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 129,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 129,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 124,389 miles

nearside rear axle rebound rubber deteriorated

offside rear axle rebound rubber deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2014 119,575 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints(tie rod)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 115,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 107,049 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 99,497 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn & pitted

Load area floor ply lined restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread & side walls

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front drive shaft support bearing rough in operation

Offside rear view mirror slightly damaged

Outer sills corroding

Parking brake lever close to reserve travel limits

Rear wheel arches corroded in load area

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blade rubbers deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2010 96,108 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 90,796 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 86,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front door mirror cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2007 76,050 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 HSL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BW04 HSL, 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 HSL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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