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FG04 VXZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

543,511 mi
Last recorded543,511 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 543,511 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner wheel archs offside and nearside (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 543,123 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings whole sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near leaf spring mounting - both sides of spring mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 499,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 499,596 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 447,598 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

window screen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 28 Jun 2014 447,598 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

window screen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 6 Jul 2013 401,451 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play.....n/s/f track rod end slight play.....o/s/f inner rack arm slight play...window screen slight crack but not in drivers view.....stone chip on drivers side but less than 10mm

Fail 30 Jun 2012 345,598 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 345,598 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 292,580 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 292,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 240,978 miles

engine oil leak f/n/s

Fail 24 Jun 2010 240,978 miles

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

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

engine oil leak f/n/s

Pass 10 Jun 2009 191,117 miles

Both front sidelights dim

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

OSF steering rack arm has slight play

Oil leak from vacuum pump.

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear propshaft balance weight adrift.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 191,115 miles

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

Both front sidelights dim

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

OSF steering rack arm has slight play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 179,312 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe at rack slighty rusty.

Rear nearside halfshaft has slight end float.

Steering rack inner joints(both) have slight play.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 179,165 miles

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe at rack slighty rusty.

Rear nearside halfshaft has slight end float.

Steering rack inner joints(both) have slight play.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 133,550 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 132,435 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VXZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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