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BA04 YZV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,340 mi
Last recorded93,340 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 93,340 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 93,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 85,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 82,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 78,078 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

no first aid kit

Fail 15 Nov 2022 78,078 miles

Central Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation cant be opened from inside (9.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

no first aid kit

Pass 26 Nov 2021 76,656 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

first aid kit not presant

Fail 26 Nov 2021 76,654 miles

Central Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

first aid kit not presant

Fail 3 Nov 2021 76,618 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lights inop.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

excessive corrision osf and nsf inner steps

excessive corrision to osr and nsr inner panels not structual

Fail 7 Aug 2020 74,017 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

excessive corrision osf and nsf inner steps

excessive corrision to osr and nsr inner panels not structual

Pass 23 Aug 2019 73,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr/nsr nsf (1.1.11 (c))

advance/excessive corrision to osr/nsr inner panels and floors

excessive/advance corrision o/s n/s steps/front steps

Pass 9 Aug 2018 71,817 miles

advance/excess corrision to o/s and n/s front steps

advance/excess corrision to osr/nsr inner panels and floors

nsf/osr/nsr brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 71,331 miles

advance /excess corrosion to o/s and n/s front steps

advance /excess corrosion to osr and nsr inner panels and floors

nsf /osr/nsr brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,128 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 71,128 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,354 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,573 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

adv on engin oil leak

adv on near side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,026 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 36,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT DISCS RUSTY ON INNER FACE

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,239 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F TYRE OUT OF SHAPE SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,728 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,678 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 20,261 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 YZV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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