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BN04 ZTG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,633 mi
Last recorded117,633 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 117,633 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive chassis repairs have been done and coverd with sealer and under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 117,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive chassis repairs have been done and coverd with sealer and under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 115,447 miles

Extensive welding repairs to front rear chassis which have been well covered with underseal

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 113,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in the inner and outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.20 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in the inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded on both sides above the rear axle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 113,646 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn On the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in the inner and outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.20 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in the inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded on both sides above the rear axle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 110,966 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The rear chassis is heavily corroded on both sides above the axle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 110,698 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced On the offside rear by the rear spring hanger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The rear chassis is heavily corroded on both sides above the axle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,150 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 105,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at FRONT and REAR of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at FRONT and REAR of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front inner wheel arches are corroded

Chassis both sides corroded

Front brake discs are corroded and scored

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 97,086 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Corrosion to rear chassis and outriggers

Slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

Spare wheel missing

Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,460 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 92,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,438 miles

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

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

corrosion to sills /arches /steps

Fail 8 Jun 2017 91,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,099 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places.

Corrosion to sills/wheel arches/steps.

Offside front tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 87,935 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brake pipes corroded in places.

Corrosion to sills/wheel arches/steps.

Offside front tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 81,216 miles

corrosion to brake pipe across rear axle.

corrosion to sills and wheel arches.

nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,051 miles

brake pads appear worn.

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe across axle.

corrosion to sills/arches.Nearside rear sill holed.

metal in nearside rear tyre and tyre worn close to limit.

offside rear suspension stop loose.

oil level close to minimum.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,218 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 49,427 miles

advise n/s side door outer handle broken

Fail 3 May 2011 49,427 miles

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

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

advise n/s side door outer handle broken

Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,373 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 44,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 37,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,802 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,504 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 29,504 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,187 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 24,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZTG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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