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BA04 LZF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,836 mi
Last recorded165,836 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 LZF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 165,836 miles

Rear drive shaft mounting worn

Fail 8 Sep 2017 165,568 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat second row (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat fourth row (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear drive shaft mounting worn

Pass 9 Nov 2015 150,157 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 148,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 139,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2013 139,401 miles

rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 27 Jun 2012 118,326 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 118,045 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 94,258 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,424 miles

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

n/s handbrake reading lower than o/s

Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,922 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,891 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 17,505 miles

play in both side rear wheelbearings

Fail 12 Sep 2006 10,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 10,674 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 6,370 miles

Advise, Body damage on N/S side door

Fail 14 Sep 2005 6,370 miles

Advise, Body damage on N/S side door

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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BA04 LZF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BA04 LZF, 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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BA04 LZF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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