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AX04 UKP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

115,121 mi
Last recorded115,121 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 UKP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 115,121 miles

Inner Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside inner sill holed not in prescribed area

underside of vehicle in astate of advance corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2026 115,120 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Inner Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside inner sill holed not in prescribed area

underside of vehicle in astate of advance corrosion

Pass 6 May 2025 114,869 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 114,869 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 113,713 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 113,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023
Fail 9 Mar 2023

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected around strut (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 109,816 miles

under body corrision

Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,544 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 106,497 miles

General under body corrision

Pass 2 Jul 2018 104,229 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 109,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (in engine bay) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 101,456 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 101,449 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 101,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front under wing area rusty and offside

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside sill area rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2015 99,562 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 2 Sep 2015 99,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 13 Aug 2014 96,138 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,750 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 77,223 miles

both outer sills corroded

front pads look low

Fail 6 Aug 2011 77,223 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills corroded

front pads look low

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,009 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust centre box

n/s /f seat belt frayed

o/s hand brake cable

Fail 6 Aug 2010 68,004 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust centre box

n/s /f seat belt frayed

o/s hand brake cable

Pass 7 Jul 2009 170,124 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 138,398 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 138,397 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 104,634 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 65,526 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 UKP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 UKP, 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 UKP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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