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FG04 VZM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,176 mi
Last recorded211,176 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2021 211,176 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

various underside areas of poor welding repairs

Pass 14 Apr 2020 185,359 miles

corrosion underneath vehicle

play in nsf steering arm

Pass 27 Apr 2019 166,663 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both inner sills starting to corrode

rear chassis rails starting to corrode

Fail 27 Apr 2019 166,663 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both inner sills starting to corrode

rear chassis rails starting to corrode

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 159,551 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 150,738 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 150,738 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 143,215 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 138,362 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

n/s/r sill corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 138,362 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 132,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Apr 2013 125,180 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 125,180 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 117,652 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 117,652 miles

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2011 107,761 miles

Heavy corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 13 Apr 2010 94,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 83,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 71,911 miles

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,390 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 56,388 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VZM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VZM, 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 VZM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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