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BW04 LBX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,644 mi
Last recorded122,644 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 LBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2021 122,644 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides of rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 110,604 miles

emissions very close to limit

front reg plate has some damage

front service brake imbalance 28%

rear service brake fluctuation on limit

Fail 24 Sep 2020 110,382 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both center metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r axle metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r axle metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f rack gaitter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s/f door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

emissions very close to limit

front reg plate has some damage

front service brake imbalance 28%

rear service brake fluctuation on limit

Pass 22 May 2019 101,313 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 92,869 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2017 85,426 miles

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 78,347 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 72,128 miles

Middle Exhaust box skin corroded

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 64,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,545 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 May 2013 58,544 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 52,638 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 52,626 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

handbrake warning light on

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,062 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 45,061 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,631 miles

INFORMED ABS WARNING LIGHT COMING ON BUT NO FAULT FOUND AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 38,631 miles

INFORMED ABS WARNING LIGHT COMING ON BUT NO FAULT FOUND AT TIME OF TEST.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,011 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 33,011 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,631 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 19,472 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 LBX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LBX, 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 LBX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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