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BG04 DZY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

112,330 mi
Last recorded112,330 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 DZY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2024 112,330 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch [Suspension area } (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis behind washer bottle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch and above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis and inner wing [Suspension area ] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch and above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Leaf spring mounting area and cross section (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Leaf spring mounting and cross section (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing very rusty in engine compartment[ Both sides ] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis, cross sections and under body very rusty and corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,993 miles

Age related rust and corrosion throughout vehicle underside

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis between both rear spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 110,991 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s front inner wing holed/corroded directly behind front suspension strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front chassis - directly above front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front inner sill/door step holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of chassis rail holed/corroded at o/s front under bonnet (behind engine mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

age related corrosion throughout vehicle underside

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,667 miles

Corrosion to top of o/s chassis below master cylinder

Extensive welding repairs carried out and covered by underseal

Rear tyres perrished in bottom of tread

n/s front brake pipe covered by grease

Fail 5 Jan 2022 104,667 miles

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

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

Corrosion to top of o/s chassis below master cylinder

Extensive welding repairs carried out and covered by underseal

Rear tyres perrished in bottom of tread

n/s front brake pipe covered by grease

Fail 1 Nov 2021 104,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and door step/top of sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed and corroded - front of roadwheel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded - rear spring front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger holed and corroded - rear spring front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed and corroded - front of roadwheel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of chassis under brake master cylinder area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed and corroded - rear spring front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger holed and corroded - rear spring front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides at front - strut mount prescribed area holed and corroded above wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to vehicle structure and components under vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,165 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under van around side steps

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under bonnet both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Dust cover in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2020 102,165 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under van around side steps

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under bonnet both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Dust cover in poor condition

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 99,374 miles

age related corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 5 Sep 2019 99,374 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger corroded [leaf spring mounting] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger [leaf spring mounting] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 93,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rusty above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Very rusty under van (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 93,681 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Inner wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Inner wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear axle both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Very rusty under van (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,884 miles

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

under side has surface rust

Pass 4 May 2016 81,573 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 81,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 77,595 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

general condition represents age of vehicle

Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts in n/s/f tyre side-wall

exhaust silencer outer skin rusty / insecure

spare wheel not fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,116 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer wall

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Fail 1 Apr 2014 76,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer wall

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Fail 12 Apr 2013 66,821 miles

Centre silencer in poor condition.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,821 miles

Centre silencer in poor condition.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 65,786 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition..

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,786 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition..

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,841 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,707 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 52,707 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,005 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 44,005 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,530 miles

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

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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BG04 DZY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 BG04 DZY, 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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BG04 DZY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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