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DV04 FVL

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

266,608 mi
Last recorded266,608 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 FVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 266,608 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 3 May 2013 257,841 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 249,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 237,313 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 227,747 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 210,870 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 176,508 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 176,508 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 135,561 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 FVL is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DV04 FVL, 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 DV04 FVL registered?

DV04 FVL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is DV04 FVL safe to buy?

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