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AX04 UTU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,245 mi
Last recorded119,245 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2022 119,245 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage the union at the steering rack has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 115,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,599 miles

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

Offside Mirror cracked

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

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

n/s o/s sill panels corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 112,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Mirror cracked

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

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

n/s o/s sill panels corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 106,727 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test tow bar and frame removed ()

Fail 1 Aug 2019 106,725 miles

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,213 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 94,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake application uneven 300 n/side, 440 o/side (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,667 miles

n/s o/s/r bump stops deteriorated

o/s/f outer sill panel corroded

o/s/r outer sill panel corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 90,666 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r front shackle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

n/s o/s/r bump stops deteriorated

o/s/f outer sill panel corroded

o/s/r outer sill panel corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,131 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 87,131 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,395 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 83,394 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 79,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Out Of Shape

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 79,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Out Of Shape

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,298 miles

both rear tyres inner sidewalls perished and wearing edges

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,616 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2010 63,613 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,916 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,976 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,471 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 39,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of 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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AX04 UTU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AX04 UTU, 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 UTU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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