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FL04 MLN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

92,018 mi
Last recorded92,018 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 MLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 92,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill repaired and under sealed

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 86,648 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

both side inner arches corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2021 77,957 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 77,957 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 66,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Aug 2020 66,603 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body/chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,653 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2019 60,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,521 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 54,521 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 54,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 47,962 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 47,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 40,783 miles

Centre seat belt does not retract properly

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front inner arches corroded/rotten but not yet with in a prescribed area

Nearside Front inner step corroded/rotten but not yet with in a prescribed area

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front inner arches corroded/rotten but not yet with in a prescribed area

Offside Front inner step corroded/rotten but not yet with in a prescribed area

Offside Front outer step corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 40,777 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missus screen (8.2.3)

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

Centre seat belt does not retract properly

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front inner arches corroded/rotten but not yet with in a prescribed area

Nearside Front inner step corroded/rotten but not yet with in a prescribed area

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front inner arches corroded/rotten but not yet with in a prescribed area

Offside Front inner step corroded/rotten but not yet with in a prescribed area

Offside Front outer step corroded

free play in hand brake adjustment

reverse light inop

Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,019 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back to outer sills

Fail 30 Mar 2015 35,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 31,275 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 31,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 27,049 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

SIILS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE DRY RUSTY SALTY REQ CLEAN GREASE WAX OIL THROUGH OUT NEED DOING THIS YEAR DUE TO HOLES AND CORROTION ON N/S/F DOOR STEP

Pass 16 Mar 2013 27,049 miles

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

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

SIILS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE DRY RUSTY SALTY REQ CLEAN GREASE WAX OIL THROUGH OUT NEED DOING THIS YEAR DUE TO HOLES AND CORROTION ON N/S/F DOOR STEP

Fail 15 Mar 2013 27,047 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

SIILS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE DRY RUSTY SALTY REQ CLEAN GREASE WAX OIL THROUGH OUT NEED DOING THIS YEAR DUE TO HOLES AND CORROTION ON N/S/F DOOR STEP

Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 18,974 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills floor chassi brake pipes surface corrotion req wax oil main chassi

Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,974 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

sills floor chassi brake pipes surface corrotion req wax oil main chassi

Pass 25 Apr 2010 14,775 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2010 14,775 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,456 miles

front number plate slight cracked

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight accident damage to offside front wing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 6,301 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 3,868 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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FL04 MLN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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