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FL04 MJV

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,417 mi
Last recorded109,417 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 MJV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 109,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

slight free play detected in steering rack at offside

Fail 5 Mar 2020 109,408 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at nearside rear spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at offside rear spring mountiung (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

slight free play detected in steering rack at offside

Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,278 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

o/s sill bit soft undersealed

o/s/f ball joint

rusty underside due to age

Fail 26 Feb 2019 92,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak top matrix pipe chafed ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

o/s sill bit soft undersealed

o/s/f ball joint

rusty underside due to age

Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,044 miles

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

Rear nearside rear and offside rear bump stops missing

Fail 23 Feb 2018 79,044 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chasis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill .. inner wheelarch.. and rear leaf spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear nearside rear and offside rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,486 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 75,486 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 75,486 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 64,795 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 May 2016 64,794 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on with stop lights (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with tail lights on (1.2.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 58,140 miles

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

Oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 3 May 2014 53,546 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 48,119 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2012 43,353 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to both front coil springs

cracking to power steering belt

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to under body

wipers poor

Fail 30 Apr 2012 43,273 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to both front coil springs

cracking to power steering belt

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to under body

wipers poor

Pass 5 May 2011 38,773 miles

front brake pads low

front coil springs corroded

light corrosion to all underbody brake pipes

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight smearing from front wiper blades

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,683 miles

light corrosion to all brake pipes

suspect front inboard side brake pads low ,unable to check visually

Fail 28 Mar 2009 28,399 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

light corrosion to underbody brake pipes

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight wear to rear tyre on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2009 28,399 miles

light corrosion to underbody brake pipes

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight wear to rear tyre on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,090 miles

slight front braking imbalance

slight play in steering rack tie rods

wipers juddering on screen

Pass 14 Apr 2007 19,851 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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FL04 MJV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FL04 MJV, 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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FL04 MJV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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