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FA04 UZV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

271,717 mi
Last recorded271,717 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 271,717 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,149 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 24,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,530 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 27,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pedal anti-slip wear

wipers weak in operation

Pass 27 Aug 2013

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise centre and rear silencers deteriorating

advise nearside number plate light been repaired

advise offside handbrake down slightly on performance may need attention soon

advise oil leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2011 266,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 266,552 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 235,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 203,901 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 203,901 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 152,468 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 87,609 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 87,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 UZV 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 66.7%.

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 UZV, 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 UZV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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