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FM04 PWZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 PWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2021

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal goes to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Both (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body support around step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component insecure Mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking To power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All rear lights (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Around step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Around step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Rear body support (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Number plate cracked

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

Front Radiator and front bumper support corroded

Handbrake warning light inop

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Rear doors wont open

Fail 17 Dec 2019 192,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired step support (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside wiper split

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 187,469 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 187,467 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 181,250 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 181,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 168,395 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 158,533 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 149,193 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 134,389 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 134,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 121,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 104,741 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 89,678 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 76,227 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,511 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 43,320 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,768 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 27,768 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 25,006 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,006 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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FM04 PWZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM04 PWZ, 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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FM04 PWZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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