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BG04 ZTL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

general corrosion all over

Pass 26 Sep 2016 123,373 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 123,373 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 115,074 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 105,308 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 98,147 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 98,117 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 92,726 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 92,698 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2011 85,945 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 79,676 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 72,138 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 58,146 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 48,392 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front lower ball joint grease boots holed slightly and leaking grease

small stone chip within a.zone

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 ZTL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG04 ZTL registered?

BG04 ZTL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is BG04 ZTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 ZTL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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