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AD04 XHV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

217,834 mi
Last recorded217,834 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2018 217,834 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear inner sill (6.6.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front very slight play in wheel bearing

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded not to excess

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded too excess but not in any prescribed area

Offside Rear floor pan corroded too excess but not in any prescribed area

exhaust in poor condition

oil leak

slight play in rackends

slight weep from power steering rack pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2016 211,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis welding difficult to access due to heavy under seal (2.4.A.3)

exhaust in poor condition

number plate lights dim

off side toe bar ,step protrudes past side of vehicle

oil leak

outer sills rusty

rear brakes req service

Fail 17 Sep 2016 211,009 miles

Offside Towbar component insecure bolt to chassis (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure pinch bolt locking nut not fitted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis welding difficult to access due to heavy under seal (2.4.A.3)

exhaust in poor condition

number plate lights dim

off side toe bar ,step protrudes past side of vehicle

oil leak

outer sills rusty

rear brakes req service

Pass 10 Aug 2015 197,581 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front worn on edge

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected cover missing (1.9.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 197,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shockabsorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front worn on edge

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected cover missing (1.9.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 190,605 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 190,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 176,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Swivelling towbar swivel pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 176,531 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 161,242 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 161,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 150,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 150,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 137,213 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 137,213 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 121,296 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 92,274 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,476 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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AD04 XHV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 AD04 XHV, 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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AD04 XHV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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