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FG04 VZL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,823 mi
Last recorded99,823 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 VZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,823 miles

underside coroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 98,968 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,157 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 83,157 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,662 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,226 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,845 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 60,845 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f side lamp poor

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,753 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,668 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 35,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VZL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VZL, 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 VZL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FG04 VZL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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