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FL04 MKG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

240,963 mi
Last recorded240,963 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 MKG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 240,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 239,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp insecure due to body damage to near side (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded not in prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

corrosion at chassis rail and rear spring mounting areas but not excessive

corrosion to both front inner wheel arch areas

Fail 17 Mar 2022 239,192 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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 rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp insecure due to body damage to near side (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded not in prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

corrosion at chassis rail and rear spring mounting areas but not excessive

corrosion to both front inner wheel arch areas

Pass 16 Mar 2021 237,655 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp insecure due to damage (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front mudguard loose due to corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pipe/hose mounting. inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion underside and chassis

rad/intercooler bracket corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2021 237,593 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check tyre and wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check tyre and wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp insecure due to damage (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front mud guard loose due to corrosion

Nearside Front outer sill/door step covered , unable to fully inspect for corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake hose/pipe bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion to underside

radiator/ intercooler bracket corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 236,203 miles

Front lower ball joint boot deteriorated both

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2020 236,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 234,565 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 234,565 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/outer sills and step and wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/outer step and sill and wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 232,984 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play

underside has alot of surface corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2018 232,983 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play

underside has alot of surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2017 231,137 miles

Offside Rear light cover cracked

front pads close to limit

tow bar plug socket broken

Fail 13 Jan 2017 231,137 miles

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

Offside Rear light cover cracked

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads close to limit

tow bar plug socket broken

Pass 11 Feb 2016 229,699 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side rusty (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 229,699 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side rusty (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 228,086 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

lens missing from nearside centre marker light

nearside and offside rear main chassis corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 228,053 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

lens missing from nearside centre marker light

nearside and offside rear main chassis corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 126,511 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads starting to wear low

vehicle underside rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2013 124,521 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

centre exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

offside steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 22 Feb 2013 124,521 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

centre exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

offside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2012 122,593 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

o.s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o.s.f tyre wareing low on inner edge

slight play in o.s steering rack arm

Pass 2 Mar 2011 115,536 miles

play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 1 Mar 2011 175,528 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 3 Mar 2010 101,293 miles

corrosion to outer vehicle and sills

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter is split

play in o/s/f hub assembley

play in o/s/f steering arm

slight damage to n/s/f seat belt webbing

slight pulse to o/s/r tail light with indicators operated

Fail 3 Mar 2010 101,293 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

corrosion to outer vehicle and sills

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter is split

play in o/s/f hub assembley

play in o/s/f steering arm

slight damage to n/s/f seat belt webbing

slight pulse to o/s/r tail light with indicators operated

Pass 26 Feb 2009 92,381 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 24 Feb 2009 92,349 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 17 Jan 2008 78,357 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 60,367 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 60,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

nearside side repeater, side light inop †

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 MKG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 FL04 MKG, 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 MKG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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