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BW04 BZB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,202 mi
Last recorded138,202 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 BZB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 138,202 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside mirror back damaged

chassie has corrosion in more one than area

clutch pedal rubber worn/split

handbrake on/off light not working

Fail 28 Sep 2018 138,202 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside mirror back damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chassie has corrosion in more one than area

clutch pedal rubber worn/split

handbrake on/off light not working

Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

general corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 127,002 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 127,002 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 122,935 miles

5 seatbelts are twisted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 122,935 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

5 seatbelts are twisted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 113,474 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 113,474 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 91,286 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 91,280 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 81,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,688 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 75,059 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a spring shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a spring shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Spare wheel tyre tread depth low

Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 62,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,913 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 45,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,891 miles

Offside rear side window security and condition.

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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BW04 BZB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BW04 BZB, 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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BW04 BZB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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