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CA04 TXU

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,084 mi
Last recorded64,084 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 TXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 64,084 miles

Both outer and inner sills heavily corroded

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

Rear suspension bump stops loose

Pass 24 Nov 2022 62,665 miles

Both rear bump stops insecure

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear wheel arches, inner and outer sills and front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 54,464 miles

Both inner sills corroded and holed

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 46,807 miles

Offside Sill to floor corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 46,746 miles

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

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

Offside Sill to floor corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 38,179 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 38,179 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2018 36,048 miles

N/s/r sill and both inner sills corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 34,711 miles

rear sills corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 34,707 miles

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

rear sills corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 31,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 31,404 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 28,385 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 25,578 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 25,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 23,188 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 18,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn / deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn / deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2012 18,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn / deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn / deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2011 15,973 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 13,422 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 11,181 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front winscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2008 8,736 miles

o/s/f lower ball jount rubber boot split

Fail 23 May 2007 6,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 6,327 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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CA04 TXU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CA04 TXU, 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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CA04 TXU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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