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AF04 NLP

2004 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

165,098 mi
Last recorded165,098 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 NLP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 165,098 miles

Engine running on gas

Exhaust system at front poor condition

General corrosion underneath

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 165,045 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Front hub lose in wheel bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine running on gas

Exhaust system at front poor condition

General corrosion underneath

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 149,985 miles

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2024 149,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded, marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2023 141,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 140,892 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction phone hold (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 130,094 miles

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

Nearside Front cab step corroded

Nearside Rear chassis corroded not a prescribed area

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 130,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front cab step corroded

Nearside Rear chassis corroded not a prescribed area

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 108,606 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 108,279 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 95,991 miles

Both reverse lights inop but not testable due to age of vehicle.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OS and NS rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 95,991 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both reverse lights inop but not testable due to age of vehicle.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OS and NS rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,593 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail next to shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 89,790 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail next to shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail next to shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front inner sill/step area corroded & holed, not yet within a prescribed area

Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,719 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 88,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear sidewall perished

Offside Front sidewall perished

Fail 13 Jul 2016 80,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear sidewall perished

Offside Front sidewall perished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,149 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

OSR tyre has a cut in tread, not deep enough to reach cords

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 84,149 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

OSR tyre has a cut in tread, not deep enough to reach cords

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,582 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 81,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,895 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 70,979 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 70,971 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 6 May 2011 66,609 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 66,609 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,473 miles

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

Slight crack in n/s mirror glass

Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,836 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,629 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 NLP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 NLP, 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 NLP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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