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FP04 TZE

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

14,938 mi
Last recorded14,938 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 TZE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 14,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underbody covered all over in underseal

Fail 17 Aug 2024 14,901 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underbody covered all over in underseal

Pass 1 Jul 2023 14,126 miles

UNDERBODY COVERD IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 24 Jun 2022 12,154 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 11,101 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 6,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Oct 2018 4,274 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 2,333 miles

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

surface corrosion to whole of underside

Pass 2 Feb 2017 747 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,276 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 85,268 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 81,014 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 76,953 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 76,953 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 72,582 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,325 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,818 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 63,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 58,450 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 58,450 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,493 miles

offside front lower wishbone rear bush slightly unbonded

Pass 13 Feb 2008 38,952 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,498 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 TZE is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc 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 TZE, 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 TZE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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The MOT history for FP04 TZE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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