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BW04 CZM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,124 mi
Last recorded141,124 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 CZM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 141,124 miles

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

long handbrake travel

Fail 19 Aug 2019 141,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

long handbrake travel

Pass 17 Aug 2018 139,582 miles

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

long handbrake travel

Fail 14 Aug 2018 139,582 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced when indicator /reversing lights are on a the same time i.e. adversely effected by the operation of other lights (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Oct 2017 137,450 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

cracked windscreen

Fail 27 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

cracked windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2016 134,824 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox oil seal ()

Oil leak engine sump corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel but still has reserve travel

various body and underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 3 Oct 2016 134,821 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded next to seat bolt mounting (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox oil seal ()

Oil leak engine sump corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel but still has reserve travel

various body and underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 30 Sep 2015 129,646 miles

cracked windscreen

lots of body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 28 Sep 2015 129,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

cracked windscreen

lots of body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 8 Oct 2014 122,961 miles

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

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

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

corrosion at rear of both sills

exhaust deteriorated

long handbrake travel

small crack in wind screen n/s

Fail 6 Oct 2014 122,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion at rear of both sills

exhaust deteriorated

long handbrake travel

small crack in wind screen n/s

Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,164 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 23 Sep 2013 112,164 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 4 Oct 2012 101,299 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s rear tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 23 Sep 2011 87,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,608 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,737 miles

long handbrake travel

slight underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,543 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 49,543 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,855 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 41,855 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

offside front mud flap missing

Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,912 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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BW04 CZM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CZM, 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 CZM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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