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BL04 ZMZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 ZMZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced throughout body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake insecure caliper bracket/bolt missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed through both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear crossmember partially missing due too corrosion/also fixings missing (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of heavy corrosion/holed sections throughout van outwith prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2016

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside floor holed at within 30 cm of top shock absorber mounting (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear inner arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 177,048 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 176,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 17,230 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 157,529 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 145,521 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 145,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 144,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 129,221 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 129,221 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 111,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 111,536 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 94,630 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 94,630 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 82,131 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,225 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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BL04 ZMZ 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 55.6%.

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 BL04 ZMZ, 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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BL04 ZMZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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