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FA04 NWT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,194 mi
Last recorded146,194 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 146,194 miles

Offside Window cant be checked due to cover

Slight Blow on Exhaust

Pass 7 Dec 2015 135,305 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 124,506 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

o/s/f mirror is damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2014 124,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

o/s/f mirror is damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2013 195,816 miles

O/S rear axle weeping oil at back plate

Oil leak

only just met front and rear brake efficiency

Fail 9 Dec 2013 195,717 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)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S rear axle weeping oil at back plate

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 180,545 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exh deteriorated

front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated but no excess play

o/s panel damage

osf tyre worn outer edge

underbody corrosion front to rear

Fail 6 Dec 2012 180,482 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front window(s) missing (6.9.2)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exh deteriorated

front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated but no excess play

o/s panel damage

osf tyre worn outer edge

underbody corrosion front to rear

Pass 8 Dec 2011 161,742 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 161,742 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 141,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 141,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 123,782 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 123,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 106,540 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 106,540 miles

Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 91,407 miles

nearside and offside marker lamp not working

Fail 6 Dec 2006 84,929 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 84,929 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 55,497 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 NWT is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWT, 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 NWT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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