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BG04 ZSU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,309 mi
Last recorded185,309 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 185,309 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 31 Dec 2015 167,366 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil Leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 167,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil Leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 167,301 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 167,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 138,374 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 138,374 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 May 2012 118,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 118,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 98,691 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 87,203 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 75,495 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 75,495 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2008 65,897 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 52,464 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 52,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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 ZSU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White 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 BG04 ZSU, 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 ZSU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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