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BG04 ZWC

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ZWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wings area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wings area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019
Fail 15 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated door step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 30,988 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 30,983 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016
Fail 5 Nov 2016

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 25,250 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 25,248 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 20,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2014 20,369 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2013

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 105,209 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 105,209 miles

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

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 99,853 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 88,984 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 88,966 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 79,008 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 70,036 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,990 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,668 miles

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 ZWC is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ZWC, 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 ZWC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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