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FA04 XLZ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,656 mi
Last recorded134,656 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 XLZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 134,656 miles

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle and outer sills

Fail 18 Aug 2018 134,521 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced shocker mount area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced shock absorber mount area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle / outer sills

Pass 11 Jul 2017 122,311 miles

Oil leak engine ()

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

general chassis corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2017 122,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

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

general chassis corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,079 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 105,053 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner lower arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear rear out riger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted out riger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 96,986 miles

see test no. 10943099421 for advisories

Fail 31 Mar 2014 96,952 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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

both door wells holed and corroded

both front inner wheel arches holed and corroded

both rear chassis rail corroded and close to fail

general corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,691 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside doorsteps corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2013 88,660 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside doorsteps corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 82,619 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 76,228 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 76,194 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 68,147 miles

Front number plate has small crack.

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

Nearside front windscreen has small crack below swept area.

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,579 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 46,106 miles

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 XLZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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