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FL04 MLK

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,976 mi
Last recorded161,976 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 MLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 161,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

All inner and outer sills corroded

All suspension components corroded

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both leaf springs corroded

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 153,694 miles

All inner and outer arches corroded

All suspension components corroded

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Chassis/subframe corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 151,207 miles

All inner arches corroded

All suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Underbody covered in underseal

Fail 6 Mar 2021 151,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis above axle (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 rear and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel on all wheels due brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front o/s inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 144,749 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all repairs heavily covered in body sealer

Fail 25 Jan 2020 144,653 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both door steps holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner wings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 143,581 miles

nearside rear inner wheel tub corroded

offside rear inner wheel tub corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 143,478 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door step/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/door stop (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring mount/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis/ spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 133,850 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door step to floor holled plus weak (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear spring hangers (6.1.B.2)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 15 Sep 2017 133,847 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door step to floor holled plus weak (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear spring hangers (6.1.B.2)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 121,298 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s sill to floor holled plus corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 121,298 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s sill to floor holled plus corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 109,988 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills to flooor weak (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f brake pipe corroded xx

o/s/r tyre going out shape

Fail 29 Sep 2015 109,988 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills to flooor weak (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f brake pipe corroded xx

o/s/r tyre going out shape

Pass 25 Sep 2014 94,503 miles

both inner sill's starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,418 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,427 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,405 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 51,405 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 42,096 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 35,185 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advice air bag light flashing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,185 miles

advice air bag light flashing

Pass 9 May 2008 23,611 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 14,140 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 14,140 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FL04 MLK is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FL04 MLK, 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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FL04 MLK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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