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BA04 ZBP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

109,524 mi
Last recorded109,524 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 109,524 miles

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Whole of vehicle has been undersealed hard to inspect for corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2026 109,516 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rear bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Whole of vehicle has been undersealed hard to inspect for corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2025 101,461 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

under body coated in heavy under seal

Pass 21 Dec 2023 100,499 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 100,490 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 97,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting vehicle shows signs of corrosion underneath but covered in underseal (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 97,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 93,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 89,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 84,135 miles

Drivers seat base slightly worn.

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded From rack. (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside edges. (3.5.1i)

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread.

Fail 20 Dec 2017 84,135 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Drivers seat base slightly worn.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded From rack. (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside edges. (3.5.1i)

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 17 Dec 2016 77,746 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear axle has slight end float n/s and o/s

Slight play in drivers seat .

Fail 15 Dec 2016 77,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn low and perished. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear axle has slight end float n/s and o/s

Rear step corroded.

Slight play in drivers seat .

Pass 4 Dec 2015 69,100 miles

Both front road springs corroded.

Both rear tyres close to TWI's.

Brake pipes corroded, front and rear.

Door trim around side door entrance damaged.

Exhaust corroded.

Internal cabin rubber blanking rubber grommets missing.

Low pressure power steering pipe corroded.

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

Rear offside axle bump stop missing.

Rear offside tyre perished.

Window screen scratched by wipers.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 69,100 miles

Both front road springs corroded.

Both rear tyres close to TWI's.

Brake pipes corroded, front and rear.

Door trim around side door entrance damaged.

Exhaust corroded.

Internal cabin rubber blanking rubber grommets missing.

Low pressure power steering pipe corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear offside axle bump stop missing.

Rear offside tyre perished.

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Window screen scratched by wipers.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 60,157 miles

Both front road springs corroded.

Brake pipes corroded in clips, both front and rear offside.

Engine oil level on bottom mark.

General corrosion to vehicle underside.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe corroded.

Second seat from rear, nearside seal belt post cushion missing.

Slight rear axle end float on both sides.

Slight rear brake judder apperant.

Window sill hole cover grommets missing.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,157 miles

Both front road springs corroded.

Brake pipes corroded in clips, both front and rear offside.

Engine oil level on bottom mark.

General corrosion to vehicle underside.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe corroded.

Second seat from rear, nearside seal belt post cushion missing.

Slight rear axle end float on both sides.

Slight rear brake judder apperant.

Window sill hole cover grommets missing.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 52,821 miles

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

General corrosion to chassis and front sub frame.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe corroded from rack

Rear seats,row 1 and row 3 ,top seat belt trim missing/damaged .

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 52,821 miles

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

General corrosion to chassis and front sub frame.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe corroded from rack

Rear seats,row 1 and row 3 ,top seat belt trim missing/damaged .

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,325 miles

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

Center exhaust box corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

N/S/R center seat .top trim damaged.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rubber grommets missing N/S/R inner .under window.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,646 miles

Coolant expansion cap missing.

Front brake discs, pitted on inner faces.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service light on.

Side door step trim damaged.

Passenger side door inop.

Rear outer seat belt buckles not attached to seat cushions,trip hazard.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 38,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Coolant expansion cap missing.

Front brake discs, pitted on inner faces.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Service light on.

Side door step trim damaged.

Passenger side door inop.

Rear outer seat belt buckles not attached to seat cushions,trip hazard.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 32,364 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner tread.

Centre nearside seat belt, top guide cover damaged.

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

Front brake discs pitted.

Long handbrake travel.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside steering rack end slight play.

Plastic trim hole covers missing on nearside window sill.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear nearside seat back restraint to bodywork anchor bolt spacer incorrectly fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 22,463 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

f/n/s power steering pipe corroded

sharp edges/holes below nearside side windows.

trip hazard, rear seat belt stalks insecure

two rear seats have slight damage to trim (top of seat)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 22,463 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

f/n/s power steering pipe corroded

sharp edges/holes below nearside side windows.

trip hazard, rear seat belt stalks insecure

two rear seats have slight damage to trim (top of seat)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,927 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,184 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 12,184 miles

Centre Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,197 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 9,197 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 6,361 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 ZBP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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