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BG04 ZYT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

181,044 mi
Last recorded181,044 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 181,044 miles

Both front wheel arch corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 174,896 miles

Body has slight corrosion Nearside front and rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle underside under coated at time of test

Fail 28 Sep 2017 174,887 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near top suspensin mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near top suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near front suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 168,593 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 168,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 152,563 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 152,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 137,011 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 137,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 129,128 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 129,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 117,270 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 108,534 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 108,534 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 93,473 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 93,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 67,032 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 67,032 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,849 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 ZYT 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 57.9%.

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

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