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AP04 FAM

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

57,971 mi
Last recorded57,971 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 FAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2016 57,971 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill above step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front steps corroded and holed on inside

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

Nearside front tyre valve stem deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 49,958 miles

both door steps corroded outside specified

Fail 2 Nov 2015 49,958 miles

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

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

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

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

both door steps corroded outside specified

Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,465 miles

both front door steps corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2014 39,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

both front door steps corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 34,815 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 33,493 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 33,493 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 31,711 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 31,711 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear inner tyre has small cut in tread

Pass 21 May 2009 27,862 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tipper motor slightly leaking on to exhaust.

Fail 19 May 2009 27,862 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

tipper motor slightly leaking on to exhaust.

Pass 23 May 2008 20,396 miles

osf mirror cracked but not obscuring view to rear

small cut in osf outer sidewall of tyre not damaged strength of tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 14,246 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 14,246 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

offside door mirror lens cracked

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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AP04 FAM is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AP04 FAM, 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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AP04 FAM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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