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DV04 FVG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

219,410 mi
Last recorded219,410 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 FVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 219,410 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 219,410 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 215,514 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper surface corrosion to inner chassis under boonnet

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside low park effort

battery cover missing

Fail 19 Mar 2025 213,514 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))

Offside Front Upper surface corrosion to inner chassis under boonnet

Offside low park effort

battery cover missing

Pass 25 Mar 2024 206,975 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 206,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure x2 (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 195,263 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 195,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure x 3 (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 187,109 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 184,219 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 176,908 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 176,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 170,553 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 170,553 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 164,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near assister/bumpstop (6.1.A.1)

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

both nearside tyres outer sidewalls scuffed

nearside rearmost seat base cushion damaged, loose

Fail 13 Oct 2016 164,407 miles

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit step insecure bracket snapped (6.1.E.1)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rearmost centre belt jammed (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near assister/bumpstop (6.1.A.1)

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

both nearside tyres outer sidewalls scuffed

nearside rearmost seat base cushion damaged, loose

Pass 2 Oct 2015 151,823 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear Outer seat cushion damaged

fuel injector area damp no active leak visible

night heater exhaust and hot air pipe broken

Pass 12 Sep 2014 154,589 miles

13 seat fitted at test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear most seat removed

night heater exhaust pipe broken

offside rear wiper arm broken off

trims fitted over both front wheelnuts

Fail 4 Sep 2014 154,496 miles

Entrance/exit step insecure (6.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

14 seats fitted

nearside rearmost seat cushion and cover damaged

night heater exhaust pipe broken off. night heater hot air supply hose broken above rear axle.

offside rear wiper arm broken off

propshaft rear center mount/bearing worn

trims fitted over both front wheelnuts

Pass 20 Sep 2013 149,173 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leaks from engine

unable to check front wheel nuts due to trims fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2013 149,173 miles

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door emergency control inoperative (6.2.C.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leaks from engine

unable to check front wheel nuts due to trims fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2012 145,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

play in rear propshaft center bearing rubber

rear heater tube broken and resting on rear axle

unable to check front wheel nuts due to wheel covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 145,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

play in rear propshaft center bearing rubber

rear heater tube broken and resting on rear axle

unable to check front wheel nuts due to wheel covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 140,975 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cut on both rear outter tyre wall both sides

Pass 1 Oct 2010 135,414 miles

o/s/r wiper arm missing

Fail 24 Sep 2010 135,414 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r wiper arm missing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 132,658 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 132,632 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

brake pedal anti slip starting to wear

Pass 21 May 2008 68,283 miles

rear saloon heater ducting split under vehicle

Pass 4 May 2007 53,528 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 35,360 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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DV04 FVG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 DV04 FVG, 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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DV04 FVG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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