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DV04 MGJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,623 mi
Last recorded154,623 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 MGJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2016 154,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 151,166 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 150,032 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 148,940 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 147,515 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 145,419 miles

chassis has surface rust all over.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 145,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

chassis has surface rust all over.

Pass 4 May 2010 133,588 miles

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

Slight dampness around pas pump.

Slight play in nearside steering arm.

Fail 4 May 2010 133,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Slight dampness around pas pump.

Slight play in nearside steering arm.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 121,022 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls worn

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2008 105,429 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,542 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight interaction between rear side lights and hazzard lights

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 MGJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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