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FG04 VXN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,784 mi
Last recorded198,784 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 198,784 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 188,385 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 188,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 184,469 miles

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

front inner wing rusting

Pass 6 Apr 2013 178,290 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 178,287 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 178,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 165,689 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 165,689 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 153,804 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 142,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 142,573 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 120,456 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 97,570 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 97,565 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 74,946 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 VXN 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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG04 VXN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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