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FG04 KGV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,918 mi
Last recorded65,918 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 65,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

centre n/s sill holed and corroded

damage front of vehicle noted

glow plug light on dash

light corrosion noted on chassis

Fail 2 Aug 2017 65,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate incorrect front and rear (6.3.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

centre n/s sill holed and corroded

damage front of vehicle noted

glow plug light on dash

light corrosion noted on chassis

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,068 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 61,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,633 miles

Oil leak

corrosion starting on both sills.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 55,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion starting on both sills.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 50,772 miles

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

o/s inner panel corroded surface rust noted on chassis

wishbone bushes showing signs of wear

n/s rear tyre tread in poor condition advise new

Fail 18 Jul 2014 50,771 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s inner panel corroded surface rust noted on chassis

wishbone bushes showing signs of wear

n/s rear tyre tread in poor condition advise new

Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,685 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,984 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,305 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,372 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,905 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,240 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 KGV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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