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FB04 UAX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,202 mi
Last recorded80,202 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 UAX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 80,202 miles

Both rear wheel arches covered with bodyfiller

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

Exhaust system corroded

N/S outer sill covered with fibreglass

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 80,202 miles

Both rear wheel arches covered with bodyfiller

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

Exhaust system corroded

N/S outer sill covered with fibreglass

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 179,510 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

damage to the N/S sill

Pass 30 Jan 2014 173,663 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 153,013 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 122,335 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 123,357 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 111,422 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 111,422 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 98,414 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 98,414 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 91,595 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 91,595 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 77,916 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 77,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FB04 UAX 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 60%.

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 FB04 UAX, 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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FB04 UAX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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