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PN04 HXW

2004 Ford Falcon

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

64,784 mi
Last recorded64,784 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Falcon69,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 HXW
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc
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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,784 miles

Corrosion to inner sills

Fail 1 Jun 2021 64,784 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion to inner sills

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

Offside rear , parking brake low effort

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 64,768 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension noisy

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 64,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight blow centre section exhaust

slight corrosion both front and rear inner sills

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,061 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 61,108 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 61,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,731 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 56,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,286 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 53,268 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 48,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,711 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,112 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,270 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 45,266 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,893 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 38,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust rear section badly corroded

n/s/f chassis leg/floor strengthener starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

o/s/r & n/s/r lower suspension arm bushes gaiters split

outer sills by vehicle modification appear to be corroding

n/s/r tyre tread appears distorted

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,959 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres wearing around edges

Fail 4 Apr 2012 32,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres wearing around edges

Fail 26 Apr 2011 27,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,541 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,826 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 19,464 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,702 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 12,702 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 12,619 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres have the inside edges scrubbed

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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PN04 HXW is a 2004 Ford Falcon in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 2004 Ford Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 69,631 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 Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN04 HXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Falcon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PN04 HXW is a 2004 Ford Falcon, first registered on 10 April 2004.

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