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ET04 PXA

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

217,493 mi
Last recorded217,493 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 PXA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 217,493 miles

Bonnet opened but was very tight opening

Corrosion starting under vehicle

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 213,498 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front step / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside + nearside rear floor pans + arches holed / corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 10 Dec 2022 213,473 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front step / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside + nearside rear floor pans + arches holed / corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 6 Dec 2021 208,556 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 208,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 205,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 164,010 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 129,773 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f suspension arm back bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jun 2017 89,489 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 89,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner panel/sill slight corrosion small hole

Fail 6 Feb 2017 89,404 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective will not open (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch panel (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis ladder and lower floor panel has surface rust (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 88,235 miles

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

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Pass 18 Dec 2014 86,105 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,209 miles

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches coroded and holed

Pass 21 Dec 2012 81,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,363 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 78,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,054 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2011

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear heater pipes insecurly mounted

Pass 13 Nov 2009 63,407 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,019 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,688 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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ET04 PXA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PXA, 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 PXA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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