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ET04 FHG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,607 mi
Last recorded175,607 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 FHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 175,607 miles

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

Centre Front bad oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 174,210 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed tow bar wiring has bare wires (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported towing electrics wires not supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

COOLANT LEAK

FRONT PROP SHAFT HAS A BOLT MISSING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WEARING THIN (3.5.1i)

MAJOR OIL LEAK

Pass 9 Aug 2014 154,141 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

front lower Suspension arm(s) rear rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 7 Aug 2013 144,892 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 137,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 128,563 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 119,421 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 113,114 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 113,072 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 105,074 miles

throtle over reving

Pass 23 Jul 2007 95,433 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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ET04 FHG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ET04 FHG, 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 ET04 FHG registered?

ET04 FHG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is ET04 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 FHG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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