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AF04 NFJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,379 mi
Last recorded157,379 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 157,379 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play inner rack ends

Fail 31 Mar 2016 157,379 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play inner rack ends

Pass 31 Jan 2015

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 128,522 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 199,003 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2013 199,003 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Feb 2012 169,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs lipped

n/s front tyre getting low on edge

nail in o/s rear tyre

oil leak

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 13 Feb 2012 169,138 miles

front brake discs lipped

n/s front tyre getting low on edge

nail in o/s rear tyre

oil leak

slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 14 Feb 2011 137,611 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 14 Feb 2011 137,611 miles

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 3 Jun 2010 117,136 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 117,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 240,260 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

handbrake long travel

oil contamination osr brake drum

osr lense cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2009 236,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

handbrake long travel

oil contamination osr brake drum

osr lense cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2008 148,112 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2008 147,200 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s side marker out

Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,982 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 42,972 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 NFJ 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 61.1%.

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 NFJ, 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 NFJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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