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FA04 XLB

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,299 mi
Last recorded142,299 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 XLB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 142,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 134,504 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 134,504 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 128,885 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 125,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2013 125,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 121,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 115,160 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 109,424 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 109,350 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 103,950 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 103,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 91,747 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 91,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 91,114 miles

handbrake 0nly just makes readings

slight hub oil seal leak on o/s rear

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 XLB is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red 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 XLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA04 XLB registered?

FA04 XLB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is FA04 XLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA04 XLB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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