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A9 OES

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,226 mi
Last recorded139,226 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 OES
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 139,226 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 126,325 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 126,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(1) various side marker lights in op

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 98,650 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 98,648 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 91,716 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pipes corroded

n/s side marker lamp inop

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn low

o/s side marker lamps inop

prop shaft carrier worn

Fail 21 Sep 2011 91,716 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake pipes corroded

n/s side marker lamp inop

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn low

o/s side marker lamps inop

prop shaft carrier worn

rear axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,994 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 81,994 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,013 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 76,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,856 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 58,855 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 58,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear hub damp with oil

Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,210 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 45,210 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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A9 OES is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 A9 OES, 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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A9 OES is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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