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ET04 FVD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,847 mi
Last recorded143,847 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 143,847 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 132,080 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 131,882 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 112,450 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 112,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 121,144 miles

slight corrosion on inner + outer sills

Pass 14 Aug 2009 101,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 101,605 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 101,602 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

sidewall damage n/s front tyre

sidewall damage n/s rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2008 80,905 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2007 54,276 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 FVD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

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

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