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FA04 NXG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

92,625 mi
Last recorded92,625 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 92,625 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded at front

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 84,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer wing corroding

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Outer wing corroding

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

tipper body badly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,203 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 72,197 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 70,211 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 70,201 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values should be .90 is 4.99 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 67,169 miles

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

tipper body corroded and in poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2020 67,158 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tipper body corroded and in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,358 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 65,400 miles

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

Numerous areas of light corrosion to vehicle structure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front and nearside front, lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tipper bed heavily corroded in areas but not insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2018 65,398 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/75/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Numerous areas of light corrosion to vehicle structure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front and nearside front, lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tipper bed heavily corroded in areas but not insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,173 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 63,171 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill, middle and rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

propshaft bearing mount has a bolt missing

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,073 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/75/16C (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside sills corroded

tipper bed corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,801 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not in a pescribed area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 58,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not in a pescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,017 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 56,017 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,478 miles

offside front side light not working

Fail 5 Jul 2013 53,478 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

offside front side light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,655 miles

tow bar electrics broken

Fail 2 Jul 2012 51,655 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tow bar electrics broken

Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,868 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 49,863 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,758 miles

Condition of front discs

Nearside rear outer tyre side wall cut

Offside front brake minor binding

Offside rear parking brake cable worn through outer cover

Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,901 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 37,901 miles

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

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

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 NXG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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