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FA04 CAU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,181 mi
Last recorded98,181 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 CAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 98,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2015 93,706 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorating

front doors difficult to open from outside

nearside front top marker light not working

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside side marker lights not working

Fail 17 Dec 2015 93,706 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust silencer deteriorating

front doors difficult to open from outside

nearside front top marker light not working

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside side marker lights not working

Pass 31 Dec 2014 90,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

condensation in nearside headlamp

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing slightly

offside front side marker light not working

offside rear outer tyre close to wear bars

oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2014 90,062 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

condensation in nearside headlamp

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing slightly

offside front side marker light not working

offside rear outer tyre close to wear bars

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 84,781 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber worn

nearside rear inner tyre wearing on inner edge & slight cuts in inner wall & tread

nearside rear outer tyre outer wall slightly cut

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear seat removed

prop-shaft centre bearing collapsed

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2013 84,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber worn

nearside rear inner tyre wearing on inner edge & slight cuts in inner wall & tread

nearside rear outer tyre outer wall slightly cut

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear seat removed

prop-shaft centre bearing collapsed

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,464 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,444 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,048 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 67,048 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,764 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,922 miles

both rear handbrake cables rub on tyres at times and the outer sleeves have worn through

Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,721 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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FA04 CAU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FA04 CAU, 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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What year was FA04 CAU registered?

FA04 CAU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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