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ET04 ZFA

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,722 mi
Last recorded127,722 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 ZFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 127,722 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 127,644 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split/damaged (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front chassis rail heavily corroded (under bonnet)

Pass 10 Jan 2023 125,066 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 120,741 miles

Underside of vehicle has had repairs and covered in under seal

Fail 31 Jan 2022 120,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle has had repairs and covered in under seal

Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 115,661 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,045 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 105,287 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,909 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 94,568 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 79,618 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 72,775 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 65,510 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 58,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,420 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 51,420 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 45,988 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,383 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 28,824 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 28,824 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 ZFA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZFA, 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 ZFA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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