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BG04 ZZW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021

o/s inner sill step corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2021

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie in front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

o/s inner sill step corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020

Offside inner sill corroded to excess

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded to excess

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 85,011 miles

n/s/r inner wing corroded

o/s side panel corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 84,541 miles

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 84,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 81,511 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 81,511 miles

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre poor cracks in tread

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,784 miles

cracks in tread & flat spots o/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2016 77,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cracks in tread & flat spots o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2015 74,171 miles

cracks in n/s/r tyre

cracks in o/s/r tyre & flat spots on tread

Fail 2 Nov 2015 74,169 miles

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

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

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

cracks in n/s/r tyre

cracks in o/s/r tyre & flat spots on tread

Pass 5 Nov 2014 69,548 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,339 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,616 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,812 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2011 57,812 miles

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,465 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,987 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 48,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,318 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 ZZW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

BG04 ZZW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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