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FT04 LMU

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,788 mi
Last recorded117,788 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 LMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,788 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 117,767 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill and rear wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 114,702 miles

chassis and underneath corroded front to rear

front arms rear bushes starting to part

Fail 13 Oct 2016 114,682 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door step holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seatbelt mounting inner sill and door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chassis and underneath corroded front to rear

front arms rear bushes starting to part

Pass 23 Jul 2015 101,199 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 102,724 miles

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

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

nearside front fog light missing

Fail 14 Jul 2014 102,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front fog light missing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,053 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 95,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 88,650 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,760 miles

brake pipes corroded and underseald

Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,106 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,375 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 58,326 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 58,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads low.

offside door mirror glass cracked.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2007 31,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,916 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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FT04 LMU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 FT04 LMU, 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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FT04 LMU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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