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FY04 ETX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,320 mi
Last recorded147,320 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 ETX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 147,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and n/s/f greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

front upper markers not working

power steering bottle top missing

Pass 15 Nov 2021 140,500 miles

Front bumper supports corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 135,915 miles

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust silencer corroded

front bumper supports corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 203,913 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside step weak

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear silencers corroded/ delaminating

o/s chassis leg upper corroded

pick up body corroded and holed

Fail 20 May 2019 203,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable fouling tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working both front upper side lights (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside step weak

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear silencers corroded/ delaminating

o/s chassis leg upper corroded

pick up body corroded and holed

Pass 31 May 2018 201,901 miles

both silencers slightly deterioated

nearside mirror slightly loose

offside pattern poor

offside rear wish bone bush slightly deterioated

slight play in both inner rack jionts

Pass 4 Apr 2017 196,775 miles

Osf wishbone rear bush perished,oil leak,play in rack offside,exhaust corroded,osr tyres in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2016 191,014 miles

Offside silencer deterioated but not blowing

nearside rear inner tyre close to wear bar indiicators

Fail 4 Apr 2016 191,010 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim offside rear inner flat (4.1.D.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside silencer deterioated but not blowing

nearside front tyre soft

nearside rear inner tyre to wear bar inddicators

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

unable to see rear pads clearly

Pass 6 Mar 2015 160,503 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 152,082 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 134,975 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 134,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 121,871 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 98,640 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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FY04 ETX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY04 ETX, 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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What year was FY04 ETX registered?

FY04 ETX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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