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FD04 UOT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

149,781 mi
Last recorded149,781 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 UOT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2018 149,781 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under step corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor/step corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under arch badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under arch and pay load area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected body around rear spring rear mounting completely corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under arch /chassis badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under arch and pay load area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis around rear spring rear mounting badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 144,261 miles

drivers seat belt returns with help

n/s rear under valence slight corrosion (chalked)

o/s front under wing slight corrosion(chalked)

o/s rear handbrake cable insecure back plate

slight bad earth n/s rear light

slight corrosion o/s under step(chalked)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 144,261 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt returns with help

n/s rear under valence slight corrosion (chalked)

o/s front under wing slight corrosion(chalked)

o/s rear handbrake cable insecure back plate

slight bad earth n/s rear light

slight corrosion o/s under step(chalked)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 137,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Front inner step corrosion visible

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak ()

corrosion visible in various under body locations

Fail 17 Oct 2016 137,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

Offside Front inner step corrosion visible

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion visible in various under body locations

Pass 21 Oct 2015 127,757 miles

no spare wheel

Fail 21 Oct 2015 127,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

no spare wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2014 115,347 miles

Oil leak

body corrosion visable

o/s front mirror damaged not affecting rear view

slight play detected o/s front wheel

Fail 16 Sep 2014 115,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

body corrosion visable

o/s front mirror damaged not affecting rear view

slight play detected o/s front wheel

Pass 11 Sep 2013 110,626 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Sep 2013 110,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deteriated

offside door mirror deteriated

offside/nearside front tyres worn and scrubbed

offside/nearside rear tyres worn on edges and perished

Fail 23 Aug 2012 101,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriated

offside door mirror deteriated

offside/nearside front tyres worn and scrubbed

offside/nearside rear tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 23 Aug 2011 94,412 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear structure (underarch sections ) corroded but not within prescribed area (recommend repair)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 94,411 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear structure (underarch sections ) corroded but not within prescribed area (recommend repair)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 85,055 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 77,722 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 68,599 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 21 Aug 2008 68,482 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,006 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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FD04 UOT is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FD04 UOT, 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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FD04 UOT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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