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BA04 ZST

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

121,887 mi
Last recorded121,887 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 ZST
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 121,887 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 115,388 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 115,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside centre side step corroded

Offside rear inner tyre starting to perish and tread low : 2mm

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

Unable to test nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

Various holes caused by corrosion in offside front inner wing

X2 holes caused by corrosion in offside front outer sill

Fail 1 Nov 2019 115,346 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Mounting area above propshaft (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Corrosion on chassis under bonnet

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Flat bed steps in poor condition due to corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

Offside outer body corroded

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 113,883 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both flatbed side steps heavily corroded

exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

offside front outer body corroded( around sill)

offside front tyre outer edge wearing

oil leak

rear diff noisy

Pass 25 Oct 2017 112,162 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 110,306 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

auxiliary drive belt noisy

exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

rear diff noisy

Fail 28 Oct 2016 110,288 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

auxiliary drive belt noisy

exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

rear diff noisy

Fail 22 Sep 2016 110,265 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cab (5.2.6)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of cab (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body step (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross-member where hand brake pivot located (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper cab marker light inop

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link arm bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 110,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced water inside lens and outside deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner seal and step area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner seal and step area (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak Engine and Gearbox ()

Silencer is showing signs of Deterioration

Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,749 miles

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

Offside Front Upper marker light not working

Fail 7 Aug 2015 105,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Upper marker light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2014 99,849 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 99,754 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,934 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror arm weak

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer tyre and nearside rear outer tyre perishing

Fail 5 Aug 2013 92,910 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror arm weak

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer tyre and nearside rear outer tyre perishing

Screw in nearside rear inner tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,156 miles

Bonnet stiff, off side top conrner damaged

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear back plate damp

Fail 6 Aug 2012 83,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet stiff, off side top conrner damaged

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear back plate damp

Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,824 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2011 74,794 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,218 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear outer tyre sidewall slightly perished and cut but not exposing ply or cords

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear inner tyre sidewall perished but not exposing ply or cords

Offside rear outer tyre sidewall cut but not exposing ply or cords

Oil leak

Slight endfloat in both offside and nearside halfshafts

Surface corrosion to both nearside front and offside front brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 64,218 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear outer tyre sidewall slightly perished and cut but not exposing ply or cords

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear inner tyre sidewall perished but not exposing ply or cords

Offside rear outer tyre sidewall cut but not exposing ply or cords

Oil leak

Slight endfloat in both offside and nearside halfshafts

Surface corrosion to both nearside front and offside front brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 63,591 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,100 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 57,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,448 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 ZST is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 ZST, 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 ZST is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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