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FG04 EVY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025
Fail 6 Feb 2025

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working Cab Roof (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner Tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Tyre Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 90,137 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (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 tyre worn close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 90,042 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt doesnt pull out or retract (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe under chassis (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (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 tyre worn close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 76,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside mirror back damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2022 76,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside mirror back damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2021 59,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 58,355 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 56,150 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 48,068 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 47,940 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,376 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,028 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 45,028 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,713 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 40,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,236 miles

advise pads approx 90% worn

Fail 5 Apr 2011 36,236 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

advise pads approx 90% worn

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,188 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 32,188 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,641 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,550 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,824 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 EVY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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