CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV04 FVU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,414 mi
Last recorded137,414 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 137,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill repaired and covered in underseal

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

offside inner and outer sill's corroded

rear loading doors cannot be opened from outside

Pass 13 Aug 2018 135,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower sill damaged

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 135,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower sill damaged

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 132,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer sidewall has a cut not showing cords

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 132,844 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer sidewall has a cut not showing cords

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 129,206 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 125,193 miles

o/s/f headlight condition

o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/r tyre condition

oil leak

play in n/s track rod end

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Aug 2014 161,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 113,995 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriorating

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Power steering rack damp

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 Aug 2012 104,598 miles

Oil leak

cuts & scuffing to both rear tyre walls

power steering rack damp

Pass 17 Aug 2011 95,116 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear leaf spring seperater rubber out of position

offsdide front tyre shightly worn inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2010 86,496 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 8 May 2009 74,303 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE STAINED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR LEAF SPRINGS SPLAYED SLIGHTLY

Fail 7 May 2009 74,303 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE STAINED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR LEAF SPRINGS SPLAYED SLIGHTLY

Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,024 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 58,422 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 54,219 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV04 FVU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV04 FVU?

You can check the full history of DV04 FVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV04 FVU registered?

DV04 FVU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is DV04 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV04 FVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV04 FVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV04 FVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.