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FG04 AEX

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,524 mi
Last recorded197,524 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 AEX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 197,524 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 197,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 190,343 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 190,343 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 136,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 125,579 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 115,863 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 115,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 102,855 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 80,918 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 80,918 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FG04 AEX is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG04 AEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG04 AEX registered?

FG04 AEX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is FG04 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 AEX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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