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FD04 VTG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

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Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 VTG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury tipper bed sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back cabin panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front / centre chassis rail out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner flitches badly in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front / centre chassis rail support beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury drop door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury tipper bed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre / rear chassis rail support beam (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail support beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 153,258 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal heavily (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

tipper body corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both drop doors (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both tipper body bed sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep under sill badly in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis rail support beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner flitches badly in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

tipper body corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 150,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 150,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 147,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 144,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Under side of pick up bed badly corroded

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

Offside Rear Under side of pick up bed badly corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member just in front of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 144,058 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced B pillar inner & inner door step / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced B pillar outer & inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (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))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Under side of pick up bed badly corroded

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

Offside Rear Under side of pick up bed badly corroded

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 21 Nov 2017 138,836 miles

Central Cross member corroded where park brake cables are mounted

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tipper loading bed hinge worn

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Pillar corroded with a hole but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner Step corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner Pillar corroded with a hole but not in a prescribed area

Fail 20 Nov 2017 138,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member near anti roll bar linkage mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Central Cross member corroded where park brake cables are mounted

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tipper loading bed hinge worn

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Pillar corroded with a hole but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner Step corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner Pillar corroded with a hole but not in a prescribed area

Pass 10 Nov 2016 134,406 miles

MIL/ spanner light on the dash

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body work/ pillar (5.2.6)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 134,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member near anti roll bar linkage mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member near anti roll bar linkage mounting (2.4.A.3)

MIL/ spanner light on the dash

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body work/ pillar (5.2.6)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 128,043 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both floors, chassis rails, under sills and outer sills slightly corroded

both side drop doors corroded

clutch anti slip rubber missing

nearside wing mirror secured by tape

stone chip in windscreen

tipper body corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2015 128,003 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in several places (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep under sill in several places (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch / end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail support beam (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded b post (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both under sills in several places (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both floors, chassis rails, under sills and outer sills slightly corroded

both side drop doors corroded

clutch anti slip rubber missing

nearside wing mirror secured by tape

stone chip in windscreen

tipper body corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 118,261 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 118,261 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 106,269 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

back box outer casing corroded

centre / rear prop shaft coupling worn

oil leak

tipper body corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 106,173 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

back box outer casing corroded

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

centre / rear prop shaft coupling worn

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

oil leak

tipper body corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,255 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

back box outer casing corroded

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

nearside rear brake back plate slighty damp

oil leak around engine

Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,269 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 80,250 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,031 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front upper sidelights inoperative

nearside number plate light dim

nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,277 miles

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

emissions a little smokey

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,691 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,044 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 13,935 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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FD04 VTG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FD04 VTG, 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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FD04 VTG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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