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DE04 RAX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 RAX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch - multiple areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch - multiple areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

inner sills holed

outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 173,128 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 173,108 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 158,772 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

General corrosion

NSF Outer door handle worn

NSR Brake lazey

NSR+NS Sliding doors wont open

Oil leaks

PS Pump damp

Slight play detected at rear wheels suspect half shafts

Fail 23 Dec 2013 158,772 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust deteriorated

General corrosion

NSF Outer door handle worn

NSR Brake lazey

NSR+NS Sliding doors wont open

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leaks

PS Pump damp

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play detected at rear wheels suspect half shafts

Fail 27 Nov 2013 157,403 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

General corrosion

NS Sliding door not opening

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pump and around injectors damp

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service light on

Slight play detected at rear wheels, supect half shafts

Pass 27 Dec 2012 145,527 miles

front wishbone rear bushes perished

general corrosion to vehicle

handbrake travell high

n/s/front outer doorhandle worn

n/s/front wheel binding slightly

side doorhandle broken

slight scratch to windscreen

Fail 18 Dec 2012 145,512 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front wishbone rear bushes perished

general corrosion to vehicle

handbrake travell high

n/s/front outer doorhandle worn

n/s/front wheel binding slightly

side doorhandle broken

slight scratch to windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2011 140,548 miles

both wipers split

various corrosion under van

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 14 Dec 2011 140,548 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wipers split

various corrosion under van

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 2 Dec 2010 113,157 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front disc worn

horn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 113,157 miles

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

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

front disc worn

horn

Pass 16 Dec 2009 125,820 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 125,817 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 118,844 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 118,844 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

power steering fluid level low.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 76,465 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 76,465 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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DE04 RAX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 DE04 RAX, 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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DE04 RAX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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