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FG04 EVB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,446 mi
Last recorded146,446 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 EVB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 146,446 miles

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

offside bottom wing step box area corroded just outside perscribed area

offside wiper blade poor but cleans screen

Fail 22 May 2014 146,446 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

offside bottom wing step box area corroded just outside perscribed area

offside wiper blade poor but cleans screen

Pass 4 Apr 2013 139,924 miles

play in the steering column lower bush as it travels through the floor not a reason for rejection at time of test

steering lock doesnt operate when key removed not a reason for rejection at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2013 139,741 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in the steering column lower bush as it travels through the floor not a reason for rejection at time of test

steering lock doesnt operate when key removed not a reason for rejection at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2012 128,910 miles

play in the lower steering column bush where the shaft travels through the floor

steering lock not operating when ignition key removed not a reason for rejection at time of test

Fail 2 Apr 2012 128,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in the lower steering column bush where the shaft travels through the floor

steering lock not operating when ignition key removed not a reason for rejection at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2011 120,661 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 120,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

tipper body corroded support members

Pass 15 Jun 2010 109,003 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

slight wear in both rear anti roll bar d bushes not excessive at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2010 108,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

slight wear in both rear anti roll bar d bushes not excessive at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2009 92,587 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 92,355 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,248 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,712 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 EVB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG04 EVB, 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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What year was FG04 EVB registered?

FG04 EVB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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