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AG04 MBU

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,703 mi
Last recorded69,703 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 MBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,703 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

chassis swelling at rear bump stops

clutter on dash blocking heater vents

near side mirror damaged, off side mirror backing missing

rear brake balance poor

seat belts frayed both front

surface corrosion too underside

Fail 21 Mar 2018 69,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

chassis swelling at rear bump stops

clutter on dash blocking heater vents

near side mirror damaged, off side mirror backing missing

rear brake balance poor

seat belts frayed both front

surface corrosion too underside

Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,114 miles

Clutter on dash top

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside mirror backing damaged

front wishbone rear most bushes in poor condition

rear brake balance poor foot and handbrake

Fail 8 Mar 2017 62,974 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at rear shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working front discs corroded and worn (1.3.2b)

Clutter on dash top

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside mirror backing damaged

front wishbone rear most bushes in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,495 miles

off side mirror back missing

rear foot and hand brake balance poor

surface corrosion too underside

Fail 6 Feb 2016 57,346 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step on back edge (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

off side mirror back missing

rear foot and hand brake balance poor

surface corrosion too underside

Pass 10 Jan 2015 51,087 miles

near side rear service brake effort slightly low and rear brakes slightly out of balance

off side front under step area rusted through at rear

Pass 4 Jan 2014 47,100 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 43,101 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Fail 17 Jan 2013 43,093 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,281 miles

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

bonnet difficult to open

horn weak

n/s rear brakes weaker

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,744 miles

horn could be better

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes squeaky

Fail 15 Jan 2011 35,715 miles

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

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

horn could be better

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes squeaky

Pass 27 Jan 2010 32,094 miles

horn could be better

n/s rear brakes weaker

o/s wiper blade slightly torn

Fail 6 Jan 2010 31,914 miles

o/s wiper blade slightly torn

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight imbalance of rear service brake

Pass 6 Jan 2010 31,914 miles

o/s wiper blade slightly torn

slight imbalance of rear service brake

Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,590 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 28,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wipers could be better

Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,935 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 22,934 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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AG04 MBU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue 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 AG04 MBU, 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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AG04 MBU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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