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BA04 YZF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

139,333 mi
Last recorded139,333 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 139,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded in places

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage On the pump (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Fail 4 Mar 2026 139,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded in places

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage On the pump (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 11 Feb 2025 133,826 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp has water inside

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2025 133,824 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side loading door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Head lamp has water inside

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2024 133,798 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 126,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Outer body corroded in places

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Fail 30 Nov 2023 126,489 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Outer body corroded in places

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 6 Dec 2022 115,302 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 115,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,828 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 89,592 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 89,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 83,790 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 83,786 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent to front of the rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,245 miles

Vehicle corroded in places underneath

Vehicle outer body corroded in places

Fail 12 Jul 2018 78,245 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle corroded in places underneath

Vehicle outer body corroded in places

offside outer sil corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Vehicle outer body corroded on the rear sils

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 24 May 2016 49,935 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded will require a clean off and grease

front windscreen slight chip not affecting drivers vision

Fail 23 May 2016 49,935 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded will require a clean off and grease

front windscreen slight chip not affecting drivers vision

Pass 22 May 2015 41,628 miles

Front brake pipes slight corrosion clean and grease

Front windscreen has a small chip

Fail 21 May 2015 41,628 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Inner Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Outer Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Front brake pipes slight corrosion clean and grease

Front windscreen has a small chip

Pass 4 Oct 2008 33,767 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,297 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 21,297 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,954 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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BA04 YZF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BA04 YZF, 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 YZF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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