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BD54 ZLZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,870 mi
Last recorded94,870 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ZLZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 May 2023 94,870 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 94,055 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seats missing time of test

Pass 31 May 2019 83,274 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Offside windscreen washer slightly too high

Oil leak ()

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2017 79,778 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Offside windscreen washer slightly too high

Oil leak ()

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly damaged

spare wheel slightly loose

Pass 3 Dec 2015 72,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

various under vehicle chassis members and panels slight corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2015 72,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Emergency exit sign illegible (6.2.D.3)

various under vehicle chassis members and panels slight corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 68,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Emergency exit sign illegible (6.2.D.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 62,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Emergency exit sign illegible (6.2.D.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 62,944 miles

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

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2012 58,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,510 miles

Nearside Front 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)

only 12 passenger seats fitted

sticker in swept area of windscreen wipers

Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,763 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Reversing camera fitted above rear no.plate (no.plate not obscured)

slight dent on n/s body (no sharp edge)

slight wear on outer edge of n/s/f tread

spare wheel worn close to legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,678 miles

slight dent on n/s/f wing ( no sharp edge)

slight wear on o/s/f tyre tread

Fail 29 Oct 2009 38,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

slight dent on n/s/f wing ( no sharp edge)

slight wear on o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,155 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 30,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 19,546 miles

Condensation in off side front headlamp.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Slight fraying of near side front seat belt.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 19,546 miles

Condensation in off side front headlamp.

Slight fraying of near side front seat belt.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,105 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 6,336 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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BD54 ZLZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BD54 ZLZ, 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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BD54 ZLZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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