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C5 AXE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

258,166 mi
Last recorded258,166 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 AXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 258,166 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner seal and floor both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 252,217 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside is corroded both in and out of prescribed areas

Fail 24 Jul 2018 251,890 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside is corroded both in and out of prescribed areas

Pass 7 Jul 2017 241,365 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 236,778 miles

Advise surface rust on both outer sills

Pass 8 Jul 2015 229,648 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 219,430 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 219,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 197,943 miles

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre valve perished & tyre shows signs of repair to outer sidewall

offside rear brake back plate covered in oil/grease- hub seal leaking

Fail 28 Nov 2012 197,943 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre valve perished & tyre shows signs of repair to outer sidewall

offside rear brake back plate covered in oil/grease- hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2011 176,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip worn

offside rear brake back plate damp (hub seal)

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing worn

part worn tyres fitted alround showing signs of repairs

Fail 19 Oct 2011 176,249 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

front brake discs worn/lipped

offside rear brake back plate damp (hub seal)

offside rear handbrake cable worn (fouling tyre)

part worn tyres fitted alround showing signs of repairs

Pass 25 Aug 2010 157,633 miles

handbrake rubbing on rear wheel

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front marker lights inop

discs worn

Fail 19 Aug 2010 157,574 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front marker lights inop

discs worn

handbrake rubbing on rear wheel

Pass 6 Aug 2009 139,549 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 115,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine has bad oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 75,628 miles

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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C5 AXE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C5 AXE, 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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C5 AXE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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