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FG04 CYE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,077 mi
Last recorded125,077 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 CYE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2020 125,077 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel running down front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of spring hangar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 115,022 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tops both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 106,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 101,138 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 May 2017 100,615 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 97,822 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under door step (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion at door steps both sides

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 May 2016 97,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under door step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 93,647 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 89,769 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,602 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,649 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,723 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 66,719 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,431 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,295 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 45,327 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,327 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,378 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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FG04 CYE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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