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E7 PAU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,929 mi
Last recorded151,929 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 PAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 151,929 miles

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

general un underside corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2015

general corrosion at underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2014 142,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 142,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2013 129,956 miles

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

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

general corrosion to floor sills and chassis

Fail 5 Aug 2013 129,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

general corrosion to floor sills and chassis

Pass 13 Aug 2012 123,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 115,736 miles

Brake pedal rubber needs attension

Inside board out

headlights on lower limit

windsceen crack in centre between A and B

Fail 19 Jul 2011 115,736 miles

Centre Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal rubber needs attension

Inside board out

headlights on lower limit

Pass 25 May 2010 102,325 miles

engine has a slight oil leak

nearside front outter track rod end has slight movement but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside and nearside outter sills corroded but not with in 12" of a load bearing area

offside rear brake is slightly grabbing but not considered excessive at the time of test

spare wheel missing

Fail 25 May 2010 102,325 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine has a slight oil leak

nearside front outter track rod end has slight movement but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside and nearside outter sills corroded but not with in 12" of a load bearing area

offside rear brake is slightly grabbing but not considered excessive at the time of test

spare wheel missing

Pass 9 Feb 2009 84,542 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 84,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 69,696 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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E7 PAU 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 E7 PAU, 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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E7 PAU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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