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AX04 XLF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

229,363 mi
Last recorded229,363 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 229,363 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear's (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Inner body next to engine mounting corroded

Suspension components corroded

Underbody generally corroded

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 220,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 198,521 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened All (2.4.A.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 198,521 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened All (2.4.A.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 192,265 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 191,774 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 183,830 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 173,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 161,738 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 148,788 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 148,788 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 145,176 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 113,544 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 112,898 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

water leak engine

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 XLF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XLF, 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 XLF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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