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FG04 VZJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

405,049 mi
Last recorded405,049 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 405,049 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 405,048 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 397,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 397,329 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2014 392,669 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2013 384,898 miles

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

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f head lamp pattern not 100% clear

n/s/r hand brake effort slightly low

rear and centre exhaust showing signs of corrosion

slight play in both rear wheels

Fail 22 May 2013 384,898 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f head lamp pattern not 100% clear

n/s/r hand brake effort slightly low

rear and centre exhaust showing signs of corrosion

slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 31 May 2012 351,401 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre cutting out outer edge

Pass 25 May 2011 314,900 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 314,900 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 267,050 miles

os steering arm slight play.

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 267,050 miles

os steering arm slight play.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 182,549 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 163,199 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 118,440 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 VZJ 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 66.7%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

FG04 VZJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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