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BG04 ZRL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

341,898 mi
Last recorded341,898 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 341,898 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 341,898 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 308,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 280,574 miles

both sides sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 247,308 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 247,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 213,767 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 181,282 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 149,489 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 106,174 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 75,009 miles

front pads getting low

nearside rear tyre low tread

wiper blades poor

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 ZRL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG04 ZRL, 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 ZRL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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