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AC04 TAM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,737 mi
Last recorded36,737 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 TAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 36,737 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 175,817 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 175,817 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 175,816 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis, behind wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear seat mounting, inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s inner sill/floor/step corroded and holed

Pass 25 May 2021 31,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear back plate (1.1.11 (c))

rear towbar electrics slightly damaged

Fail 18 May 2021 31,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side sliding door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both jets not hitting screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear back plate (1.1.11 (c))

rear towbar electrics slightly damaged

side sliding door wont open from inside

Pass 28 Jun 2019 30,062 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r & n/s/r number plate lights dull

Fail 27 Jun 2019 30,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r & n/s/r number plate lights dull

Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,902 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 24,899 miles

Nearside Inner Emergency exit sign missing (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Emergency exit sign missing (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner inner sill holed and corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 21,163 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

some corrosion on off side step

wipers in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2017 21,165 miles

Nearside Outer Entrance/exit door damaged and function impaired side door (6.2.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

some corrosion on off side step

wipers in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 15,494 miles

both rear valve extensions damaged

corrosion o/s inner wing area

Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,201 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 138,820 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 133,290 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 6,363 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 6,362 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

frt brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2010 3,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2009 2,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

near side marker light inop

Fail 24 Feb 2009 2,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

near side marker light inop

Pass 7 Mar 2008 119,678 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 119,631 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leak offside rear hub oil seal tell tale hole

Pass 9 Mar 2007 104,117 miles

nearside side running light cover broken

Pass 12 Feb 2007 101,435 miles

nearside rear side marking light inop

offside rear wheel arch shape edge

Pass 8 Mar 2006 71,615 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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AC04 TAM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AC04 TAM, 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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AC04 TAM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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