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BU04 DZN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,902 mi
Last recorded59,902 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 DZN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 59,902 miles

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

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

drivers seat mechanism requires attention soon

emissions on limit

Fail 21 Oct 2019 59,869 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail / inner flitche (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner flitches slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

drivers seat mechanism requires attention soon

Pass 18 Oct 2018 58,343 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear axle ends have slight end float play

Fail 18 Oct 2018 58,339 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis rail / inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear axle ends have slight end float play

Pass 11 Oct 2017 55,903 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 55,900 miles

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

oil on front of engine

Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,434 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Sep 2016 53,434 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,982 miles

2nd row centre seat belt slightly slow in operation

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r axle bump stop insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,612 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

offside wiper slighty smearing screen

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,744 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear number plate slightly damaged and will require attention soon

Fail 6 Jul 2012 41,744 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear number plate slighty damaged requires attention soon

Pass 1 Mar 2011 138,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

both wipers slighty smearing screen

front number plate requires attention soon

nearside head lamp filled with water

Pass 5 Mar 2010 134,895 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

offside centre/rear body panel slightly damaged

offside rear light lense slightly damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2009 33,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,046 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,145 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,476 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 12,902 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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BU04 DZN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU04 DZN, 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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BU04 DZN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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