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BN04 YZJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,901 mi
Last recorded169,901 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 YZJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2022 169,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Body insecure wheel arch corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Body insecure wheel arch corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced both sides cross member to the chassis excessively corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver seat deteriorated ripped

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Rear valance outer corroded

Nearside Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer exhaust box deteriorated

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

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

Rear both sides cross members to the chassis excessively

Pass 13 Jan 2021 164,886 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Inner both sills corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer wing corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and covered with grey duct tape

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 164,886 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Inner both sills corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer wing corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and covered with grey duct tape

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 159,735 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake and clutch pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer wing damaged and corroded

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 159,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake and clutch pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer wing damaged and corroded

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 149,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 146,113 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 143,291 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 143,291 miles

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

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 138,146 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 130,169 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 119,807 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 110,632 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 110,632 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 102,928 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012 102,928 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,572 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,709 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,491 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,693 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,058 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 15,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BN04 YZJ 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 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN04 YZJ, 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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BN04 YZJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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