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BC04 SRZ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

242,079 mi
Last recorded242,079 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SRZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 242,079 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2015 212,912 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 188,045 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

both front sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2013 178,019 miles

exhaust badly corroding

exstensive corrosion throughout vehicle

fanbelt cracking

front coil springs corroding

o/s anti rollbar mounting bush has play

play in o/s steering arm inner ball joint

various brake pipes corroding

various pannels holed and corroded and bodges up

wishbone rear bushes deteriorating and have some play

Fail 13 Nov 2013 178,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust badly corroding

fanbelt cracking

front coil springs corroding

intercooler hose not secure to manifold

o/s anti rollbar mounting bush has play

play in o/s steering arm inner ball joint

various brake pipes corroding

various pannels holed and corroded and bodges up

wishbone rear bushes deteriorating and have some play

Pass 15 Feb 2013 170,496 miles

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

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

bodywork damaged

exhaust system corroded

front suspension arm bushes perished

heavy corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch not on a structural point or within 30 cm of testable item

inner and outer sills corroded and surface corrossion on chassis

nearside front and offside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed

oil residue on engine

stone chips on windscreen

surface corrossion on brake pipes

surface corrossion on inner wings

Fail 12 Feb 2013 170,496 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

bodywork damaged

exhaust system corroded

front suspension arm bushes perished

inner and outer sills corroded and surface corrossion on chassis

nearside front and offside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed

oil residue on engine

stone chips on windscreen

surface corrossion on brake pipes

surface corrossion on inner wings

Pass 7 Feb 2012 168,530 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 168,530 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 141,202 miles

exhaust corroded not blowing

n/s/f tyre at 1.6 - 2mm

o/s/f headlamp tapped up temporarily

slight corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 9 Dec 2010 141,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

exhaust corroded not blowing

n/s/f tyre at 1.6 - 2mm

o/s/f headlamp tapped up temporarily

slight corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 17 Dec 2009 129,316 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 129,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 101,474 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2007 70,454 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 70,454 miles

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

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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BC04 SRZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BC04 SRZ, 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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BC04 SRZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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