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FA04 UZE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 128,205 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 128,203 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 128,203 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill covered heavily with underseal

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 128,203 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

service brake efficiency only just met

Fail 15 Feb 2018 128,203 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 14 Feb 2017 130,141 miles

Both outer sills covered with sealant

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%.Requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 130,141 miles

Both outer sills covered with sealant

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%.Requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 128,203 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 128,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 114,254 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 74,653 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front cab roof marker lights not working

nearside mirror housing damaged

two screws in tread of nearside rear inner tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,653 miles

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

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

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

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

both front cab roof marker lights not working

nearside mirror housing damaged

two screws in tread of nearside rear inner tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,172 miles

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

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

main rear view mirror glass missing from nearside (wide angle mirror intact)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 54,172 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

main rear view mirror glass missing from nearside (wide angle mirror intact)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,258 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 42,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads approx 50% worn

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

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 UZE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UZE, 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 UZE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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