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BG04 ZYL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

197,151 mi
Last recorded197,151 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2017 197,151 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides grabbing (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front and rear all lamps (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mountings bush area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Front to rear outer sills slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front chassis slightly corroded

Offside Front to rear outer sills slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

brake anti slip slightly split

slight corrosion around body including wheelarches

Pass 9 Aug 2016 187,236 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheelarches slightly corroded

nearside front to rear outer sills slightly corroded

offside front to rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2016 187,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with direction lamps (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp casing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with direction lamps (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

both rear wheelarches slightly corroded

nearside front chassis slightly corroded

nearside front to rear outer sills slightly corroded

offside front chassis slightly corroded

offside front to rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 176,626 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 176,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear view mirror damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2014 169,593 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 169,593 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 149,779 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 149,776 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 128,135 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 128,135 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 114,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door mirror has some damage

underside has extensive and heavy surface corrosion.front brake discs have some wear.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 106,012 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 91,251 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 63,764 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 63,721 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 63,720 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 ZYL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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