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ET04 FUV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,115 mi
Last recorded174,115 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 FUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 174,115 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 174,115 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 167,460 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Sep 2017 162,255 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Sep 2016 153,004 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (glass is cracked) (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak engine ()

Spare tyre defective ()

rear brake pipes along axle are coated in underseal

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 23 Sep 2016 153,004 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (glass is cracked) (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak engine ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake pipes along axle are coated in underseal

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 27 Jun 2015 139,190 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

general corrosion under vehicle

light body corrosion to wheel arches

o/s/r & n/s/r bump stops corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre treads starting to wear low on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2015 139,190 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

general corrosion under vehicle

light body corrosion to wheel arches

o/s/r & n/s/r bump stops corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre treads starting to wear low on inner edges

Fail 1 Jul 2014 128,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 128,694 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 123,047 miles

n/s/r tyre startng to perish on outer side wall

slight fluid leak from bell housing area

Fail 29 May 2012 126,753 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 115,874 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 115,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 100,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 100,439 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 86,329 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Jul 2009 86,327 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 73,255 miles

offside mirror cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,692 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,848 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f wheel

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 FUV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

ET04 FUV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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