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FC04 OBU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,103 mi
Last recorded84,103 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 OBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 84,103 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 84,085 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

propshaft ctr bearing perished

Pass 2 Nov 2022 77,408 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

os ns rear chassis has corrosion

os rear wheel binding

osr sill end corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 63,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 63,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,437 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

middle and rear exhaust silencers corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,837 miles

spare tyre has bulge in tread

spare wheel loose but secure

Fail 6 Jun 2019 55,836 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine crossmember mount prescribed area(load bearing structure) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system connection to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 52,802 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 51,808 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 51,808 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 50,664 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 50,664 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked around fixings

Pass 28 May 2015 49,688 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,262 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,800 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,447 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,037 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,640 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,910 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,825 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 25,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 18,931 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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FC04 OBU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FC04 OBU, 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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FC04 OBU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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