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FG04 FVB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,812 mi
Last recorded157,812 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2025 157,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mount rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 153,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all under side showing signs of corrosion

exhaust showing signs of deteriation

Fail 8 Jan 2024 153,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all under side showing signs of corrosion

exhaust showing signs of deteriation

Pass 23 Jan 2023 147,695 miles

all under side showiing signs been undersealed preventing full inspection

Fail 9 Jan 2023 147,695 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all welding work as chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 140,048 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 140,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 129,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in black underseal (1.1.11 (c))

all under side showing signs of welding work, and covered in under seal

Fail 14 Jan 2021 129,877 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassie (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in black underseal (1.1.11 (c))

all under side showing signs of welding work, and covered in under seal

Pass 20 Mar 2020 129,220 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 119,606 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear chassis covered in under seal

Pass 22 Sep 2017 115,024 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 114,937 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering chasis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Main chasis and inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chasis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 109,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,210 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 105,125 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 101,500 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,124 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 98,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,239 miles

backbox skin corroding

brake pedal rubber beginning to split

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,551 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,172 miles

n/s front mirror unit slightly loose but giving rear view ok at time of test

n/s front screen wiper blade starting to smear screen legal at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,292 miles

bulkhead behind seat headrest viewing hole been cut out and possibility of wood splinters strongly suggest cover with an edging trim arond edge to avoid splinters

n/s front tyre tread getting close to legal limit eg 2.2mm legal limit 1,6mm suggest change soon

n/s rear tyre nail outer in tread area to sidewall possibly not repairable

o/s front tyre inner tread to sidewall wearing unevenly but legal at time of test suggest change

o/s rear tyre inner tread to sidewall area wearing unevenly but legal at test suggest change

Fail 24 Sep 2009 54,292 miles

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

bulkhead behind seat headrest viewing hole been cut out and possibility of wood splinters strongly suggest cover with an edging trim arond edge to avoid splinters

n/s front tyre tread getting close to legal limit eg 2.2mm legal limit 1,6mm suggest change soon

n/s rear tyre nail outer in tread area to sidewall possibly not repairable

o/s front tyre inner tread to sidewall wearing unevenly but legal at time of test suggest change

o/s rear tyre inner tread to sidewall area wearing unevenly but legal at test suggest change

Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,936 miles

front windscreen cracked on nearside outside swept area

Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,287 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 FVB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FVB, 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 FVB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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