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BJ54 ZDR

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,494 mi
Last recorded135,494 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 ZDR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 135,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 135,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to chassdis near engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside/ nearside wheel arches sign of corosion

Pass 2 Apr 2018 113,507 miles

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

underbody covered with underseal

Fail 2 Apr 2018 113,507 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight underbody corrosion

underbody covered with underseal

Pass 24 Jun 2017 104,769 miles

Both inner and outer sill sections on both sides are patched up with welding plates as doesnt seem to have them previously same with the offside front foot step plate has been created.

Central Front the following vehicle has metal plates welded all over the underside and the underside box sections from the front to the rear of the vehicle

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (rear section) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner and offside front inner and offside rear inner and nearside rear inner arch sections and towards box sections are all patched up with metal plates

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' corner of the windscreen (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner of the windscreen (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear and centre rear underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch under the box section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (rear section) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on the underside still exsists which is only surface corrosion

however the patches on the underside and the vehicle structure i cannot gaurantee how strong it will be to cover the strenght of the steering and braking system of the vehicle it is passable not a failure

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,382 miles

Slight surface rust under chassis

Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,161 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 85,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s rear lamp showing signs of damage

o/s front chassis leg showing signs of corrosion

pannel damage to n/s of body

small play to o/s inner rack joint

Pass 30 Sep 2013 74,654 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

damage to near and offside front sills

damage to nearside rear but not within prescribed area or sharp projection

light scratch to screen

offside rear sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 27 Sep 2013 74,651 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

damage to near and offside front sills

damage to nearside rear but not within prescribed area or sharp projection

light scratch to screen

offside rear sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,670 miles

Damage to nearside rear wheel arch and sliding door, but not causing jaggered edge

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2012 68,652 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Damage to nearside rear wheel arch and sliding door, but not causing jaggered edge

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,833 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear outer sill getting corroded

Some damage to nearside sliding door

Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,887 miles

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

n/s front seat belt starting to fray

n/s side door damaged

slight damage to n/s front wheel rim

Fail 21 Sep 2009 49,775 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,775 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,011 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 29,936 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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BJ54 ZDR 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 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 BJ54 ZDR, 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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BJ54 ZDR is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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