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AK04 WTZ

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,126 mi
Last recorded63,126 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 WTZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,126 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside rear light lense damaged.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Sills/body corroded.

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 62,951 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Both front coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside rear light lense damaged.

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Sills/body corroded.

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,667 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear brakes slightly binding.

Bushes on both front lower suspension arms deteriorating.

Chassis corroding near rear spring hangers.

Exhaust system corroded.

Floor, chassis and sills corroding.

Offside front tyre wearing low on edge.

Possible fault with bonnet release lock.

Rear sills badly corroded but not within 30cm of suspension.

Slight play in offside front steering.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 53,640 miles

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

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear brakes slightly binding.

Bushes on both front lower suspension arms deteriorating.

Chassis corroding near rear spring hangers.

Exhaust system corroded.

Floor, chassis and sills corroding.

Offside front tyre wearing low on edge.

Possible fault with bonnet release lock.

Rear sills badly corroded but not within 30cm of suspension.

Slight play in offside front steering.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 42,857 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 42,785 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,656 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 31,637 miles

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

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,461 miles

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

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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AK04 WTZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AK04 WTZ, 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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AK04 WTZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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