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AF04 LHW

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

287,179 mi
Last recorded287,179 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 LHW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 287,179 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s "d" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bracket lose that bolts to strut.

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Some areas of corrosion under vehicle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 287,179 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s "d" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bracket lose that bolts to strut.

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Some areas of corrosion under vehicle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 287,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes to the rear of the fuel tank, after the joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arch behind strut. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of leaf spring mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight Both tyres. (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Corrosion areas to under side of vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s "d" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bracket lose on strut.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe that runs along axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both n/s and o/s joints. ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on o/s of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 256,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 236,853 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle noisy

Fail 24 Jul 2018 236,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle noisy

Pass 8 Jun 2017 215,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 194,463 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering inner knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 174,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 159,256 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 193,086 miles

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

all general corroion

all general damage

nearside rear marker lamp showing white light

offside side repeater lamp damaged,but bulb showing amber light

Fail 11 Mar 2013 193,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

all general corroion

all general damage

nearside rear marker lamp showing white light

offside side repeater lamp damaged,but bulb showing amber light

Pass 15 Mar 2012 188,551 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

all body damage

both nearside marker lamp lenses missing,showing white light

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn smooth

Fail 14 Mar 2012 188,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

all body damage

both nearside marker lamp lenses missing,showing white light

Pass 14 Mar 2011 177,383 miles

body damage nearside rear

both front tyres worn on edges

spare wheel missing

sump plug rubber washer deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2011 177,383 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

body damage nearside rear

both front tyres worn on edges

spare wheel missing

sump plug rubber washer deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2010 166,556 miles

Damage to nearside body

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front n/o plate poor

Fail 15 Mar 2010 166,556 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Damage to nearside body

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front n/o plate poor

Pass 17 Mar 2009 156,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2009 156,012 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 130,412 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both offside marker light lenses missing

Fail 19 Mar 2008 130,412 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both offside marker light lenses missing

Pass 15 Mar 2007 95,163 miles

front pads and discs low

nearside rear outer tyre sidewall badly scuffed

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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AF04 LHW is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AF04 LHW, 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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AF04 LHW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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