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FG04 VZF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,891 mi
Last recorded156,891 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 156,891 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 156,889 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 150,050 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 143,279 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 143,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 136,690 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 136,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 126,285 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 126,285 miles

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

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

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 23 Mar 2010 122,701 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 116,594 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 116,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 108,124 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2008 108,124 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 96,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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