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A8 UAX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,867 mi
Last recorded130,867 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UAX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 130,867 miles

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

body has slight corrosion no sharp edge

under side of vehicle corroded

vehicle has repairs covered with protective coating

Pass 24 May 2017 119,439 miles

Body has slight corrosion All around (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Inner and outer sills ( covered in thick under seal ) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Inner and outer sills ( covered in thick under seal ) (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 119,439 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion All around (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Inner and outer sills ( covered in thick under seal ) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Inner and outer sills ( covered in thick under seal ) (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 108,395 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underbody corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 92,649 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 84,022 miles

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

corrosion on nearside rear sill

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 23 May 2013 68,822 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 68,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,204 miles

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

offside rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.

steering rack has a knocking noise but only slight play in rack

Fail 27 Mar 2012 66,204 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.

steering rack has a knocking noise but only slight play in rack

Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,208 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 54,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 53,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,132 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,352 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,748 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,541 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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A8 UAX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 UAX, 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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A8 UAX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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