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DS04 ZBZ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

321,493 mi
Last recorded321,493 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 ZBZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 321,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

minor scratches on screen

n/s/r bumper has damage but no sharp edges

sliding door has damage but no sharp edges

Fail 8 Sep 2011 321,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

minor scratches on screen

n/s/r bumper has damage but no sharp edges

sliding door has damage but no sharp edges

Fail 22 Jul 2010 284,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

internal mirror cracked

n/s/r bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 22 Jul 2010 284,470 miles

internal mirror cracked

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

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

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

n/s/r bumper damaged but no sharp edges

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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DS04 ZBZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DS04 ZBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS04 ZBZ registered?

DS04 ZBZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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