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FG04 VYZ

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,221 mi
Last recorded141,221 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 VYZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 141,221 miles

Corrosion to nsf & osf Inner Cills

Pass 17 Jun 2020

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine lower crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 128,895 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 128,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 112,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 112,396 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 106,568 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 93,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,073 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

Fail 23 Feb 2015 80,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,396 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,919 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,394 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,317 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 25,085 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 17,182 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear outer tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2008 14,064 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 11,571 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 VYZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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