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AX04 UGA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

356,041 mi
Last recorded356,041 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 UGA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 356,041 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

underside body covered in underseal at body repairs

Fail 12 May 2026 356,040 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

underside body covered in underseal at body repairs

Pass 3 Nov 2025 350,321 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 350,303 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing 4th row (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm 3rd row (7.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all of inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged 5th row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure 4th row double seat (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure 5th row double seat (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal above axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 344,475 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged Various seat belts damaged but not affecting webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Various brake pipes corroded

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various repairs done to the chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 326,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 313,079 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 292,664 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 292,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis inadequately repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 292,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 292,327 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 284,680 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 284,587 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 280,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 280,595 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering marked yellow (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired sliding (6.2.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure very rear seat (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 271,990 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 271,983 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure far rear seat bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 271,974 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing inner front bolt detached (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis rail above axle (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch and sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed handle faulty (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis rail above axle (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 265,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 265,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 250,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 250,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 240,096 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2013 156,987 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 156,987 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 146,424 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 146,424 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 132,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 132,531 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 119,291 miles

n/s/r seat belt catch damaged

no plate condition

o/s track rod end slight play

parking brake just passes on 16%

Fail 17 Dec 2009 119,275 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

n/s/r seat belt catch damaged

no plate condition

o/s track rod end slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2008 100,538 miles

Brake pedal pad wearing thin.

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 82,163 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 82,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,924 miles

please note 3 rear seats missing at time of test

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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AX04 UGA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AX04 UGA, 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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AX04 UGA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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