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CA04 XXB

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

209,422 mi
Last recorded209,422 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 209,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre feathered

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front wipers showing wear

oil leak

surface corrosion to vehicles underside

Fail 4 Aug 2017 209,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear tyre feathered

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front wipers showing wear

oil leak

surface corrosion to vehicles underside

Fail 13 Jul 2017 209,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 192,491 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside and Offside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 192,487 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside and Offside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 168,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 167,921 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 148,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

surface corrosion under rear of vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2014 148,388 miles

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

surface corrosion under rear of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2013 144,985 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 144,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 134,377 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 129,952 miles

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

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

front wipers poor

ns mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2011 129,952 miles

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

front wipers poor

ns mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2010 122,454 miles

ns mirror is cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2009 117,899 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 111,288 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2008 111,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2007 91,773 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 91,773 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XXB is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CA04 XXB, 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 XXB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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