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FG04 VYR

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

223,478 mi
Last recorded223,478 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 223,478 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 223,317 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 190,045 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 185,016 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 185,016 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 180,329 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 180,329 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 176,328 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 172,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

centre exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2012 172,628 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2011 166,919 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc's corroded on in-sides

rear seats blocking rear doors

rear seats need larger fixing washers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2011 166,919 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc's corroded on in-sides

rear seats blocking rear doors

rear seats need larger fixing washers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 162,807 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 161,255 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 161,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 147,461 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 94,668 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 94,667 miles

Brake pump/compressor leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,823 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 15,475 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 VYR is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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