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ET04 FVH

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,590 mi
Last recorded39,590 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 39,590 miles

Front bumper mounting points corroded

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Rear rebound rubbers missing

heavy surface corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 7 Sep 2017 39,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front bumper mounting points corroded

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Rear rebound rubbers missing

heavy surface corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2016 30,928 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f lower track-control arm rear bushes perished

surface corrosion in all metal brake pipes

welding repairs on rear of vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2016 30,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just on limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f + n/s/f lower track-control arm rear bushes perished

surface corrosion in all metal brake pipes

welding repairs on rear of vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2015 22,202 miles

welding repairs to underside & inner wheel arches

Fail 4 Dec 2015 21,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 96,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 103,395 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 95,656 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 90,270 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 82,676 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,233 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 64,987 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 35,979 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 35,970 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

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 FVH 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 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

ET04 FVH is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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