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BG04 ZSX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

130,804 mi
Last recorded130,804 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2016 130,804 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Step (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Large stickers badly placed

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

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

Offside Front Mirror cover is missing - Mirror body has damage

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

Offside Rear Bump stop is insecure

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 130,755 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1/4 behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1/4 behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch - multi hole (2.4.A.3)

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

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

chassis corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

holed corrosion to nearside front inner sill - out of prescribed area

holed corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch - out of prescribed area

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside front door step corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 120,714 miles

Centre Silencer cover is loose and rusted

Engine oil level appears low

Offside Front Door mirror cover is missing

small oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 120,714 miles

Centre Silencer cover is loose and rusted

Engine oil level appears low

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Door mirror cover is missing

small oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 109,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

multiple signs of light rust

Fail 16 Jul 2014 109,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

multiple signs of light rust

Pass 31 Jul 2013 99,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Jul 2013 99,204 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jul 2012 89,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,143 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 80,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 80,024 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 68,902 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 68,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,109 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,771 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 49,771 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 39,961 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 39,961 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 ZSX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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