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FA04 XLY

2004 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,980 mi
Last recorded187,980 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 XLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 187,980 miles

1.all brake pipes corroded and coverd in grease 2.slight bind on o/s rear brake 3.engine and gearbox oil leaks 4.slight leak from steering rack

Fail 17 Jul 2012 187,978 miles

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

1.all brake pipes corroded and coverd in grease 2.slight bind on o/s rear brake 3.engine and gearbox oil leaks 4.slight leak from steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2011 163,961 miles

1. most brake pipes freshly greased, cant see condition, 2 slight leak from steering rack.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 163,961 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1. most brake pipes freshly greased, cant see condition, 2 slight leak from steering rack.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 137,904 miles

1.slight play in both front steering rack ends 2.heavy surface corrosion of o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 22 Jul 2009 113,332 miles

1.surface corrodsion of n/s front and o/s rear brake pipes 2.slight wear on front brake discs 3.o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 4.slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2008 93,589 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 71,012 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 XLY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLY, 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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What year was FA04 XLY registered?

FA04 XLY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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