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ADY 470D

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,940 mi
Last recorded147,940 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 470D
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 147,940 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 147,927 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Spare tyre defective

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 136,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight corrosion at nearside and offside front door step

Fail 9 Sep 2011 136,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight corrosion at nearside and offside front door step

Pass 1 Aug 2010 128,729 miles

ALL INSIDE REAR VAN IS COVERED

OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS HIGH

SLIGHT NOISE FRONT WHEELS, BRAKES/WHEEL BEARINGS

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE N/S/ AND O/S/ B POSTS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED FOR DEADLOCK SYSTEM JUST OUT SIDE SEATBELT MOUNT AREA

UNDER SIDE AND REAR CHASSIS IS CORRODED

Fail 31 Jul 2010 128,729 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ALL INSIDE REAR VAN IS COVERED

OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS HIGH

SLIGHT NOISE FRONT WHEELS, BRAKES/WHEEL BEARINGS

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY WORN

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE N/S/ AND O/S/ B POSTS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED FOR DEADLOCK SYSTEM JUST OUT SIDE SEATBELT MOUNT AREA

UNDER SIDE AND REAR CHASSIS IS CORRODED

Fail 23 Jul 2009 120,476 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 120,476 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 92,942 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 67,251 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 67,244 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside inner CV boot leaking grease

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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ADY 470D is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ADY 470D, 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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ADY 470D is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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