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FG04 GFX

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,724 mi
Last recorded124,724 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 GFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 124,724 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 124,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 120,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner door step/sill area heavily corroded and holed not prescribed area

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis near shck absorber mountings (2.4.A.3)

Rear nearside and offside inner wheel arch area holed and corroded not prescribed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside inner sills corroded and holed parts undersealed making inspection difficult

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

sill/wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2016 119,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working 1of2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner door step/sill area heavily corroded and holed not prescribed area

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis near shck absorber mountings (2.4.A.3)

Rear nearside and offside inner wheel arch area holed and corroded not prescribed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside inner sills corroded and holed parts undersealed making inspection difficult

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

sill/wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 108,497 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 98,118 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,949 miles

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

underside undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,037 miles

underside coated in underseal making inspection difficult

Fail 5 Sep 2012 81,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside coated in underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 1 Oct 2011 73,051 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2011 73,038 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2009 54,475 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,340 miles

Drivers armrest,gear lever,handbrake lever,steering wheel,indicator stalk and wiper stalk have all been chewed by an animal

Windscreen washer button stiff

Fail 5 Jan 2009 45,322 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2006 35,404 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 GFX is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GFX, 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 GFX registered?

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

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