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ET04 FUW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,281 mi
Last recorded145,281 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 FUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 145,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixee pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch has corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear both sides wheel arch has corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion allover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle body has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 128,870 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip provision (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Front Outer Wheel arch corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Various corrosion patches outside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2019 124,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 124,653 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 24 May 2018 122,104 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 122,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear low effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 115,945 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 115,924 miles

Fuel hose leaking tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure floor to step rusted (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 109,798 miles

N/s rear outer sill corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area

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

O/s front wheel bearing has noise

O/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle has underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2015 108,275 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 105,481 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 105,481 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 102,035 miles

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

outer skin of exhaust peeling off

Pass 16 Aug 2012 99,254 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 99,254 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 95,599 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 92,181 miles

Has cut15 to 20 mm cant be sure of cord

Pass 10 Aug 2009 86,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2009 86,500 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,385 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 56,125 miles

offside mirror cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2007 45,718 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 45,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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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ET04 FUW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ET04 FUW, 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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ET04 FUW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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