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FN04 HXW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

166,288 mi
Last recorded166,288 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 HXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022 166,288 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side load door (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Eight passenger seats fitted

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 134,278 miles

Eight passenger seats fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2021 120,427 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

eight passenger seats fitted

Pass 30 May 2020 90,257 miles

brake pipes greased up when presented for test

eight passenger seats fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2019 79,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes rear to front greased up when presented for test (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eight passenger seats fitted when presented for test

Pass 20 Dec 2018 79,835 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes underneath vehicle greased up

eight passenger seats fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,112 miles

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

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

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

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

eight passenger seats fitted

Fail 19 May 2018 77,112 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

eight passenger seats fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 72,501 miles

eight passenger seats fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 62,593 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 62,593 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 61,565 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 61,565 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,019 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 55,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 May 2014 40,568 miles

all brake pipes oiled up when pressanted for mot test

Fail 31 May 2013 24,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 24,296 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 10,848 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 4,916 miles

front pads low

oil leaking from front of engine

rear crank seal leaking badly

Fail 21 May 2010 72,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 72,841 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 60,128 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 36,728 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 25,943 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 18,565 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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FN04 HXW 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 FN04 HXW, 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 HXW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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