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ET04 FVE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,057 mi
Last recorded116,057 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 116,057 miles

Localised brake pipe corrosion

Offside Front noise from cv joint/wheel bearing area

Other corrosion inc some holes various

Some noise from offside front CV joint/wheel bearing/area.

localised brake pipe corrosion

other corrosion inc some holes various

Fail 4 Aug 2015 116,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Localised brake pipe corrosion

Other corrosion inc some holes various

Some noise from offside front CV joint/wheel bearing/area.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 113,863 miles

General corrosion

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

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

Some brake pipes 'pitting' corrosion

Some seat belts webbing damage e.g. nearside

Spare wheel missing from underside

Pass 19 Aug 2014 113,863 miles

General corrosion

Some brake pipes 'pitting' corrosion

Some seat belts webbing damage e.g. nearside

Spare wheel missing from underside

Pass 7 Aug 2013 111,920 miles

damage to offside step

inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 109,181 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 106,022 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 106,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 100,052 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside + nearside front mirrors have slight cracks, but ok to see through.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 100,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside + nearside front mirrors have slight cracks, but ok to see through.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,833 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 76,029 miles

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 28 Jul 2008 76,029 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,967 miles

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

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

hazzard switch sticking

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on edges

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 FVE 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 64.3%.

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 FVE, 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 FVE registered?

ET04 FVE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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