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FG04 EWU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,401 mi
Last recorded117,401 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 117,401 miles

corrosion in offside front brake pipe

corrosion in vehicle generally -underside

excessive corrosion in nearside front outer sill,offside door step and offside front chassis rail away from prescribed areas

excessive corrosion of offside rear floor,away from prescribed areas

extensive welding repairs carried out on vehicle,covered in black underseal,limited vision

Fail 9 Jan 2017 117,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner panel/inner sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion in offside front brake pipe

corrosion in vehicle generally -underside

excessive corrosion in nearside front outer sill,offside door step and offside front chassis rail away from prescribed areas

excessive corrosion of offside rear floor,away from prescribed areas

extensive welding repairs carried out on vehicle,covered in black underseal,limited vision

Fail 20 Dec 2016 117,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis-front of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion in vehicle generally -underside

corrosion ion offside front brake pipe

excessive corrosion in nearside front outer sill,offside door step and top of offside front chassis rail away from prescribed areas

excessive corrosion of offside rear floor away from prescribed areas

Pass 24 Dec 2015 113,117 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link bent

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 113,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link bent

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 110,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 107,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nsf door mirror missing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 107,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nsf door mirror missing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 104,726 miles

o/s door mirror glass slightly damaged

rust forming on bodywork

rust forming on underside of vehicle

some wear to front discs

some wear to o/s drive shaft bearing

Pass 28 Dec 2011 101,476 miles

front bumper poor condition

o/s front anti roll bar link poor condition

o/s front wing mirror cracked

rear chassis genaral corrosion forming

Fail 28 Dec 2011 101,476 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front bumper poor condition

o/s front anti roll bar link poor condition

o/s front wing mirror cracked

rear chassis genaral corrosion forming

Pass 21 Dec 2010 93,430 miles

front bumper poor condition

front number plate poor condition

front to rear chassis rails poor condition

o/s front antiroll bar link slight damage to it still in good working order

o/s front door mirror cracked ok time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2009 87,205 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 74,155 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,825 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 56,825 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 EWU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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