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EA04 FVM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

197,912 mi
Last recorded197,912 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 FVM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 197,912 miles

screen broken not in drivers view

Pass 19 Nov 2018 185,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 181,458 miles

brake pipes corroded

chips in screen

front brake pads low

sill panel below side door corroded + holed

slight play offside front bearing

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 181,458 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

chips in screen

front brake pads low

sill panel below side door corroded + holed

slight play offside front bearing

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 176,342 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all tyres perished

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2015 173,413 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 159,168 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2013 144,962 miles

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 144,962 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 129,652 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 129,652 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 115,449 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 101,552 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 94,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 94,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 80,496 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 58,608 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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EA04 FVM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA04 FVM, 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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EA04 FVM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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