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FA04 VTF

2004 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,963 mi
Last recorded72,963 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 VTF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 72,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 68,253 miles

Front disc's corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,413 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,347 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,908 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 30,636 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 30,600 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda Tribute?

Based on 38,590 MOT tests across 2,673 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2,111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,355
Registration plate lamp not working 1,261
position lamp(s) not working 1,195
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,111
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FA04 VTF is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,456 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Tribute fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 2,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA04 VTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Tribute typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA04 VTF registered?

FA04 VTF is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is FA04 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA04 VTF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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