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FN04 FXL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

183,715 mi
Last recorded183,715 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 FXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 183,715 miles

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

offside upper marker light inop

Fail 11 May 2016 183,713 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing clasp (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking around number 3 injector (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working bulb and lens missing (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside upper marker light inop

Pass 6 May 2015 164,666 miles

O/S Hub Seal Leaking But Not Affecting Brakes

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2015 164,666 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S Hub Seal Leaking But Not Affecting Brakes

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2014 229,104 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 229,104 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 212,672 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv. n/s door handle broken.

Pass 3 May 2012 192,914 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 192,911 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 164,918 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 164,913 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 136,083 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2010 136,083 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 106,830 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 106,827 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 82,737 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 82,737 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,821 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2007 66,821 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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FN04 FXL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FN04 FXL, 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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FN04 FXL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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