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BG04 ZYU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,521 mi
Last recorded119,521 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 119,521 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED LOWER ARM BUSHES WEAR SLIGHT BEARING O/S/F

ALL CHASIIS/FLOORS/SILLS/NON STRUCTURE PANELS CORRODED

Fail 4 May 2017 119,520 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED LOWER ARM BUSHES WEAR SLIGHT BEARING O/S/F

ALL CHASIIS/FLOORS/SILLS/NON STRUCTURE PANELS CORRODED

Pass 4 May 2016 111,138 miles

EXHAUST OUTER CASING CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS INNER LOOK LOW

HEAVILY CORRODED INNER AND OUTER SILLS BOTH MOUNTING CHASSIS SECTIONS UNDERBODY AROUND VEHICLE

REAR CHASSIS BOX SECTIONS/LOWER FRAME CORRODED

REAR DOORS POOR

Fail 4 May 2016 111,138 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EXHAUST OUTER CASING CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS INNER LOOK LOW

HEAVILY CORRODED INNER AND OUTER SILLS BOTH MOUNTING CHASSIS SECTIONS UNDERBODY AROUND VEHICLE

REAR CHASSIS BOX SECTIONS/LOWER FRAME CORRODED

REAR DOORS POOR

Pass 5 May 2015 100,918 miles

all chassis/floor/members corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both pedal antislip poor

o/s/f tyre poor condition

spanner lit/service poss

step corroded

susp arms poor

Fail 5 May 2015 100,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

all chassis/floor/members corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both pedal antislip poor

o/s/f tyre poor condition

spanner lit/service poss

step corroded

susp arms poor

Pass 8 May 2014 90,913 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rev lamp inop,o/s/r tyre edge wear and s/wall damage,n/s/front tyre edge wear

Fail 8 May 2014 90,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rev lamp inop,o/s/r tyre edge wear and s/wall damage,n/s/front tyre edge wear

Pass 3 May 2013 80,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s mirror crack

o/s/rear tyre s/wall damage

wiper blades poor

Fail 3 May 2013 80,246 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s mirror crack

o/s/rear tyre s/wall damage

wiper blades poor

Pass 8 May 2012 71,650 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 May 2012 71,422 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2011 61,679 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 61,677 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 54,385 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,550 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,596 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 26,539 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 ZYU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZYU, 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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What year was BG04 ZYU registered?

BG04 ZYU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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