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FG04 EWV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,532 mi
Last recorded93,532 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 93,532 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,129 miles

offside rear bump stop missing and near side bump stop insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2016 86,129 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear bump stop missing and near side bump stop insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,459 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 75,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front chassis (both sides) corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,034 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,176 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 74,156 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,971 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,898 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 EWV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EWV, 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 EWV registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG04 EWV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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