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FA04 CAV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024

corrosion nearside main brake pipes at front BORDERLINE

Pass 13 Jan 2023

condition and security of exhaust system

condition of front number plate

fraying to nearside front outer seatbelt

general corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2022

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near towing mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back of wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back of wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017
Pass 25 Apr 2016
Pass 7 May 2015 36,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion (outer skin adrift from back box)

spare wheel carrier damaged

Pass 13 May 2014

odo illegible

Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre side walls scuffed

under side components surface rust

Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare wheel carrier bent

Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,643 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 18,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,719 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 9,136 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 4,494 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a spring shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

hand brake towards maximum travel

Fail 20 Jun 2006 4,481 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a spring shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

hand brake travel towards maximum

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 CAV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CAV, 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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FA04 CAV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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