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ET04 FVA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,202 mi
Last recorded128,202 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 128,202 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

outer sills corroded and holed but not in prescribed areas

Fail 2 Feb 2017 128,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sills (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sills (6.1.A.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 128,000 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion excessive can not pentrate (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 98,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 98,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 96,855 miles

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2012 96,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 77,260 miles

Airbag lamp on.

Coolant leak

Cut in N/S/R tyre sidewall has cut, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Sep 2010 59,654 miles

Airbag lamp on indicating a fault.

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 59,654 miles

Airbag lamp on indicating a fault.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,408 miles

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

Power steering fluid no longer dripping but a lot of residue covers the area.

Problem starting engine, did not switch off to complete test.Rear interior plylined.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 53,405 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Problem starting engine, did not switch off to complete test.Rear interior plylined.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,050 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 FVA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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