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ET04 FVC

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,114 mi
Last recorded171,114 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 171,114 miles

Chip on wind screen

Corrosion around O/S engine mount

Corrosion to both front inner wings (engine bay)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion to body

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

No park brake light

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Jan 2018 171,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Hole in floor under O/S/F seat (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Chip on wind screen

Corrosion around O/S engine mount

Corrosion to both front inner wings (engine bay)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion to body

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

No park brake light

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2017 162,539 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 162,530 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 162,530 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 156,332 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 156,332 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 145,834 miles

corrosion to near side step

Pass 15 Jul 2011 129,732 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO DEBOND

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 129,732 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO DEBOND

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 11,046 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 110,414 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 93,215 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 66,637 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 47,301 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 30 Jul 2007 47,301 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 FVC is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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