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BA04 ZJZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2022

Central Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury STEP HOLED AND CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS LEG HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP TO INNER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER DROP SILL HOLED AND CORRODED ALONG FULL LENGTH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED ALONG FULL LENGTH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn REAR SPRING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER QUARTER PANEL AT REAR OF WHEEL TUB HOLRD AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH TO SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL TUB HOLED AND CORRODED ALONG JOINT WITH FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR HOLED AND CORRODED AT JOINT WITH INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS LEG HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP TO INNER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER DROP SILL HOLED AND CORRODED ALONG FULL LENGTH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED ALONG FULL LENGTH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle LOWER EFFORT 47 % IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn REAR SPRING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER QUARTER PANEL AT REAR OF WHEEL TUB HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH TO SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL TUB HOLED AND CORRODED ALONG JOINT WITH FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up REAMOST BEARING (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Halfshaft likely to become detached EXCESSIVE END FLOAT (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear END FLOAT ON HALF SHAFT

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

RED SPANNER LIGHT ON

Pass 25 Oct 2021 154,382 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR CHASSIS LEGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 154,382 miles

Emissions not tested BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR CHASSIS LEGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 151,296 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner arches/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has end float play both sides

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in offside tie-bar (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 151,296 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner arches/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has end float play both sides

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in offside tie-bar (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 147,351 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear AXLE FLOAT

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISH BONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear AXLE FLOAT

Fail 14 Oct 2019 147,351 miles

Emergency exit sign missing REAR DOORS/SLD (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear AXLE FLOAT

Nearside STEP/SILL CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISH BONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear AXLE FLOAT

Pass 25 Oct 2018 139,682 miles

Both rear wheels have very bad excessive end float (in and out movement)

Clutch and fly wheel badly worn, clutch pedal vibrates excessively and has a high bite

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre inner sill rusted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear window (large window) starting to come away from its sealing

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

Rear diff sounds very badly worn when rear wheels are rotated

Fail 22 Oct 2018 139,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely After brake realsed brake sticks on shorty (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe Moves on thread as if lock nut not tight (suspect thread ruined from movement) (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheels have very bad excessive end float (in and out movement)

Clutch and fly wheel badly worn, clutch pedal vibrates excessively and has a high bite

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre inner sill rusted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear window (large window) starting to come away from its sealing

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

Rear diff sounds very badly worn when rear wheels are rotated

Pass 19 Oct 2017 131,714 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 131,713 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,586 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 112,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes wax oil'd

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front suspension springs corroded

n/s front wheel slight roughness when rotated

rear tyres getting low/worn inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front suspension springs corroded

n/s front wheel slight roughness when rotated

Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front suspension springs slight corrosion

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s front steering rack end slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,216 miles

front suspension springs slightly corroded

number plates slightly deteriorated

o/s front steering rack end/arm slight play

o/s front wheel slight roughness when rotated

o/s rear tyre small splits tread surface but within requirements

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,960 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

front tyres slight cracking/worn edges

o/s rear tyre worn edges

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,208 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,673 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Slight play steering rack.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 19,673 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Slight play steering rack.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,672 miles

near side sliding door lower runner out of channel

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 ZJZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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