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FG04 CYT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,243 mi
Last recorded116,243 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2021 116,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength section near front leafspring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner and outer corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength section near front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner and outer corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear uneven tyre wear inner edge

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 6 Mar 2020 11,781 miles

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

underfloor showing signs of corrosipon

Fail 24 Feb 2020

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,006 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 103,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,210 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,868 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 83,856 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded left to right rear brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill coroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill coroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill coroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,153 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,959 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,198 miles

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

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

slight corrosion in engine bay

slight damage to o/s/r quarter panel

slight underbody corrosion

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2012 44,817 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers wiper smears

no trailor socket power to osr indicator or osr tail lamp

rear brakes squeal on application

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,817 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers wiper smears

no trailor socket power to osr indicator or osr tail lamp

rear brakes squeal on application

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,305 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front axle both sides rear wishbone bushes slightly cracked

front brake pads appear to becoming low approx 60% worn

general vehicle underbody corrosion

rear seat belts all slow to retract

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Fail 15 Feb 2011 44,305 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front axle both sides rear wishbone bushes slightly cracked

front brake pads appear to becoming low approx 60% worn

general vehicle underbody corrosion

rear seat belts all slow to retract

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 22 Feb 2010 39,869 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 39,869 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,574 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,931 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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FG04 CYT is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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