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A3 FME

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,639 mi
Last recorded227,639 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FME
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 227,639 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened all (5.2.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear box section (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 227,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear including rear pipes to drums (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also insecure (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened all (5.2.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear box section (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 197,724 miles

Oil leak

both front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

rear diff noisey

windscreen cracked in two places outside drivers view of road

Fail 8 May 2015 197,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

both front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

rear diff noisey

windscreen cracked in two places outside drivers view of road

Pass 19 May 2014 167,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 167,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 135,796 miles

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

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

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

advise check o/s/f wheel bearing when brake pads removed

advise o/s/r body trim missing

Pass 21 May 2012 105,233 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 100,600 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 91,282 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 91,282 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 82,171 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 82,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,608 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 49,073 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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A3 FME is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A3 FME, 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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What year was A3 FME registered?

A3 FME is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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