MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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heavy surface corrosion to vehicle
vehicle undersealed
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
surface corrosion to vehicle
vehicle Heavily under-sealed
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury STEP (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pedal rubber split
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch housing suspension strut (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch housing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pedal rubber split
Both side rear suspension bump stops are missing
Excessively corroded under nearside front under step
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front inner sill excessively corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill also inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front inner sill excessively corroded
Both front tyres wearing low
Handbrake and reare brakes need slight attention
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Black smoke in exhaust
Brake pedal antislip worn
Corrosion to front coil springs
Front brake discs and pads wearing close to limits
General corosion to chassis, inner and outer sills
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear number plate delaminating
Some damage to n/s/r tyre wall
Some inbalance and uneven application to rear brakes
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front brake pads not visible
Front brakes show 22% imbalance. L/H lazy
Some under-body and component corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake pads not visible
Front brakes show 22% imbalance. L/H lazy
Some under-body and component corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres wearing low.
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EF04 TLX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 EF04 TLX, 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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EF04 TLX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2004.
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