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FM04 WLA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,574 mi
Last recorded171,574 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 171,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 171,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 May 2024 171,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 171,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE BRAKE PIPE TO WHEEL CYLINDER IS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

SMALL CRACK AT BOTTOM OF FRONT SCREEN

Pass 17 Feb 2022 171,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear section of vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

reversing lights not working

surface corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2021 170,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Fail 19 Feb 2021 170,670 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Pass 28 Feb 2020 168,472 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 168,464 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 161,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front foglight not working

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

Rear Parking Brake only just passed minimum efficiency. May need repair / adjustment

Rear Tailpipe corroded slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2018 158,503 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 154,891 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 151,140 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 148,109 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 146,007 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 140,150 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 135,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch + brake anti slip poor

exhaust poor

front steel discs poor

oil leak engine area

Fail 28 Mar 2012 135,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch + brake anti slip poor

exhaust poor

front steel discs poor

oil leak engine area

Pass 16 Jun 2011 127,593 miles

brake pedal pad slightly worn

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

rear prop shaft mounting worn and slight wear in rear UJ

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2011 127,593 miles

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

brake pedal pad slightly worn

exhaust starting to deteriorate

parking brake performance slightly low at 17%

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

rear prop shaft mounting worn and slight wear in rear UJ

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2010 111,978 miles

brake pedal pad slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn and pads getting low offside

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy in operation

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 15 Jun 2010 111,978 miles

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

brake pedal pad slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn and pads getting low offside

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy in operation

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,733 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy in operation

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jun 2008 81,433 miles

brake pedal pad slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and getting low

Fail 25 Jun 2008 81,432 miles

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

brake pedal pad slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,187 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

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 WLA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLA, 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 WLA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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