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FM04 XLU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,946 mi
Last recorded86,946 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,946 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 86,944 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 84,905 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Inner tyre under inflated

Offside Rear Inner tyre under inflated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,894 miles

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

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

rear centre propshaft bearing in need of replacment

Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in rear propshaft bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,521 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 61,521 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,099 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 57,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,320 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,260 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 43,260 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,301 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,263 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 17,251 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 12,151 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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 XLU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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