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AF04 LXW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,979 mi
Last recorded127,979 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 LXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 127,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 117,837 miles

Nearside Front WING BENT

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Fail 23 Nov 2018 117,797 miles

Emissions not tested BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Front WING BENT

OIL LIGHT

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Pass 24 Nov 2017 115,296 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 115,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 111,335 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 111,324 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 93,268 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 74,202 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 74,164 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,320 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 65,306 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,349 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,288 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 47,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 39,441 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,441 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,622 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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AF04 LXW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF04 LXW registered?

AF04 LXW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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