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FP04 MFA

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,369 mi
Last recorded124,369 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 MFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 124,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 121,952 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 119,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 118,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 118,093 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear body panel by leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

brake pipes to rear wheels corroded

front and rear wheel arches corroded

inner/outer sills corroded and weak

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 114,848 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front WHEEL ARCH HAS CORROSION IN SEVERAL PLACES

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 114,840 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel arch has corrosion in several places

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

Offside Front Wing mirror has sharp edges likely to cause injury

Pass 7 May 2019 104,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,725 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 102,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step well hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 92,298 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front tyres 75% worn

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 24 Apr 2017 92,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

front tyres 75% worn

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,500 miles

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

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,404 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 56,488 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 37,785 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,785 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,888 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,802 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,799 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 9,985 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 7,376 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 5,106 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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FP04 MFA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FP04 MFA, 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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FP04 MFA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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