MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak
Oil leak
Oil leak
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
brake pedal pad slightly worn
nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and getting low
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal pad slightly worn
nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and getting low
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
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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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