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FG04 VXR

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,435 mi
Last recorded129,435 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 VXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 129,435 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f inner arches corroded and holed but not structural

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroded and holed but not structural

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2014 129,413 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

ALL PRECRIBED AREAS AREA CORRODED AND WILL REQUIRE WELDING REPAIRS AR NEXT MOT TESTS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 116,829 miles

off side front tyre wearing low on edges

slight end float both rear hubs

surface corrosion emerging on exhaust

Fail 25 Feb 2013 116,468 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

slight end float both rear hubs

Pass 13 Apr 2012 104,136 miles

REAR No PLATE POOR CONDITION

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 104,134 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

REAR No PLATE POOR CONDITION

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 92,462 miles

O/S/FRONT ROAD SPRING LOWER FITTING SLIGHTLY OUT OF POSITION

REAR No PLATE POOR

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 92,461 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/FRONT ROAD SPRING LOWER FITTING SLIGHTLY OUT OF POSITION

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR No PLATE POOR

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 73,426 miles

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 May 2010 73,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,342 miles

o/s rear reflector slightly damaged but legal at tim e of test

spare wheel tyre tread aera worn but legal at test

Fail 20 Mar 2009 62,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s rear reflector slightly damaged but legal at tim e of test

spare wheel tyre tread aera worn but legal at test

Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,098 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 39,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VXR is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

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

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