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FY04 ZXR

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

226,932 mi
Last recorded226,932 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 ZXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 226,932 miles

Offside Front under and outer sill corroded outside a prescribed area

Fail 3 Apr 2018 226,926 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front under and outer sill corroded outside a prescribed area

unable to open bonnet so under bonnet items not tested

Offside Rear Outer tyre flat

Pass 31 Mar 2017 220,390 miles

spare wheel in passenger footwell

Fail 30 Mar 2017 220,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

spare wheel in passenger footwell

Pass 8 Mar 2016 205,475 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 205,470 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light through reversing lamp (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 188,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2015 188,117 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear prop shaft uj worn

Pass 27 Mar 2014 172,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 172,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

damp around n/s rear brake/suspension area

Pass 20 Mar 2013 153,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 153,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 136,993 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 136,989 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 117,912 miles

both rear spring eye bushs have slight play

brake peddal rubber wearing

o/s/r slight play in link rod

Fail 17 Mar 2011 117,600 miles

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

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

both rear spring eye bushs have slight play

brake peddal rubber wearing

front pads wearing thin

o/s/r slight play in link rod

Pass 25 Mar 2010 103,149 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 103,149 miles

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 87,328 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 87,192 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

auxillary component noisey

Pass 13 Mar 2008 67,964 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 49,515 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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FY04 ZXR is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FY04 ZXR, 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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FY04 ZXR is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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