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FB04 FFU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,303 mi
Last recorded206,303 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 FFU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 206,303 miles

Body has slight corrosion all 4 arches (6.1.B.2)

Underbody general corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2017 203,752 miles

Extensive welding carried out

Underbody/ chassis corrosion

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

all 4 wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 196,515 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all four wheel arches corroded

centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

corrosion to body/chassis

corrosion to offside front tyre in engine bay

extensive welding carried out

oil leak

rear end corroded/holed

Pass 16 Sep 2014 190,451 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

centre exhaust deteriorated.

front windscreen chipped.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 182,366 miles

Spare tyre defective

both front wiper blades split.

offside rear tyre worn on edges.

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 182,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

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

both front wiper blades split.

offside rear tyre worn on edges.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 174,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

front windscreen slightly chipped.

slight play in both front rack ends.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 174,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

front windscreen slightly chipped.

slight play in both front rack ends.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 168,366 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 168,366 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 150,137 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 138,355 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 138,355 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 104,548 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 25 Sep 2007 104,129 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

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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FB04 FFU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FB04 FFU, 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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FB04 FFU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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