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FB04 FGE

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,126 mi
Last recorded128,126 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 FGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 128,126 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 128,125 miles

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen cracked in excess of 40mm in zone (B (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 117,523 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 117,521 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 113,994 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,603 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 106,532 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Cab steps ring in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 106,484 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,180 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2017 91,244 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 89,803 miles

hole in offside sill centre

Fail 19 Sep 2016 89,769 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

hole in offside sill centre

Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,148 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 77,916 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 77,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 70,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,201 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,223 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,710 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,461 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,283 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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FB04 FGE is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FB04 FGE, 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 FGE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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