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BG04 ZWH

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,495 mi
Last recorded235,495 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2017 235,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded (border pass)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

all wheel arches corroded

both front side repeators faded

both rear chassis rails corroded above leaf springs (border pass)

front brake discs worn

several chips in windscreen

slight interaction on both rear lights

Pass 21 Mar 2016 230,654 miles

both rear arches corroded

both side repeators faded

nearside mid inner and outer sills corroded

offside mid inner and outer sills corroded

several chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2016 230,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear arches corroded

both side repeators faded

nearside mid inner and outer sills corroded

offside mid inner and outer sills corroded

several chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2015 226,402 miles

both front brake pipes corroded.

both front tyres have low tread.

both front wheel arches corroded.

both outer sills corroded (border pass).

both rear inner arch to floor area corroded.

both rear wheel arches corroded.

lazy o/s rear brake.

various chips in windscreen.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 226,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded.

both front brake pipes corroded.

both front tyres have low tread.

both front wheel arches corroded.

both outer sills corroded (border pass).

both rear inner arch to floor area corroded.

both rear wheel arches corroded.

lazy o/s rear brake.

various chips in windscreen.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 216,661 miles

Brake pedal rubber well worn.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 190,403 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 190,403 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 164,675 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 147,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 125,549 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 125,511 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

offside front lower suspension arm balljoint gaitor split

underside of vehicle and outersills corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2009 103,674 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 76,198 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 42,738 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE2-3mmAND SURFACE DAMAGE TO OUTER TYRE WALL

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 ZWH is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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