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ET04 FHP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

226,835 mi
Last recorded226,835 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 226,835 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside to nearside pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion present to the offside and nearside inner & outer sills and cab steps

Fail 18 Mar 2019 226,831 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation very slow to react compared to opposite side (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside to nearside pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion present to the offside and nearside inner & outer sills and cab steps

Pass 9 Apr 2018 220,541 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 216,495 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 213,220 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 213,215 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 197,532 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 197,532 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 184,658 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 184,658 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 177,036 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 177,032 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2011 164,796 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

drivers door handle sticking

Fail 28 Jun 2011 164,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

drivers door handle sticking

Pass 29 Jun 2010 156,364 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 156,364 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 137,158 miles

o/s handbrake cable starting to seperate

Pass 25 Jun 2008 113,599 miles

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

O/S REAR H/BRAKE CABLE, POOR DAMAGED OUTER CONDITION

Fail 24 Jun 2008 113,591 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S REAR H/BRAKE CABLE, POOR DAMAGED OUTER CONDITION

Pass 19 Jun 2007 90,830 miles

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

rear o/s brake readings low

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 FHP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHP, 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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ET04 FHP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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