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BU04 NSZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,469 mi
Last recorded149,469 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2017 149,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 140,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

all welding covered with thick black sealant

Fail 15 Apr 2016 140,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

all welding covered with thick black sealant

Fail 30 Mar 2016 140,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (SPRING HANGER AREA) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SIL (SPRING HAGER AREA) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (SEAT/BELT MOUNTING) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (SPRING HANGER AREA) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer SILL RUSTED & HOLED

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear CROSSMEMBER RUSTED & HOLED

Pass 20 Apr 2015 131,727 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 124,772 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 123,841 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 118,083 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 118,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 111,281 miles

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

Multiple engine oil leaks

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

No Coolant in engine

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 111,281 miles

Offside Inner Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

No Coolant in engine

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

Multiple engine oil leaks

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,798 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 98,798 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 86,815 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,335 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 51,814 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,731 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 NSZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BU04 NSZ, 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 NSZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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