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A12 ORO

2004 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,425 mi
Last recorded105,425 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ORO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 105,425 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber split - one third missing - would advise new pedal rubber. (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drivers door securing latch has been repaired with only half of the body section securing it to the "b" pillar, although door will latch and is secured, this may not hold up in an accident. would advise its repaired.

Offside Front Vehicle has had recent welding, but has been heavily covered in underseal therefore I cannot determine the repair or if any damage.

Vehicles dipstick not fitting correctly into the tube, unable to take engine temp during test, although vehicle passed the emission test.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Headlight adjuster inoperative - on both front headlamps. ()

Fail 6 Apr 2021 105,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet primary source inoperative, it does not work as intended - using ignition key to open primary latch, - then secondary latch. (3.1 (c))

Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Both front side indicators are wrongly sided, although they are dual side and indicator, when the indicators are signalling the light is emitting to the rear of the vehicle not to the front as it should. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not clearing screen on drivers vision towards the nearside. - Possibly due to blade not fitting correctly !! (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber split - one third missing - would advise new pedal rubber. (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drivers door securing latch has been repaired with only half of the body section securing it to the "b" pillar, although door will latch and is secured, this may not hold up in an accident. would advise its repaired.

Offside Front Vehicle has had recent welding, but has been heavily covered in underseal therefore I cannot determine the repair or if any damage.

Vehicles dipstick not fitting correctly into the tube, unable to take engine temp during test, although vehicle passed the emission test.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Headlight adjuster inoperative - on both front headlamps. ()

Fail 15 Mar 2021 105,388 miles

Central Front Outer Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position primary latch not working (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively damaged split and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear side lights are on when switch is in off position (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes and hoses are covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front side lights above cab not working

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure fuse box inside engine compartment (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported held by one cable tie -- (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer side marker broken and not working

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer headlamp held secure by one cable tie

Offside Front Outer side marker not working

Rear reversing lights not working

Pass 21 Nov 2019 102,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 102,403 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake operates sidelights (4.2.3 (c))

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step small hole at framing mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 98,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017

All brake pipes covered in grease

Underneath covered in underseal

Pass 28 Sep 2016 299,425 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s track rod

slight roughness o/s/f wheel baring but no free play

Pass 19 Aug 2015

both front steps corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 95,673 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

o/s/f track rod slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2011 255,532 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

bolt missing at front propshaft

both front steering arms have slight play

slight leak from rear axle at back plates

Pass 25 Jan 2011 252,803 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 227,359 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 9,950 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 199,748 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 199,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 162,970 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 162,628 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A12 ORO is a 2004 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 A12 ORO, 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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A12 ORO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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