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FL04 MKV

2004 Ford Transit

Green Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,249 mi
Last recorded81,249 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 MKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 81,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front corrosion on nsf inner arch

general corrosion on under vehicle

Fail 26 Apr 2021 81,248 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front corrosion on nsf inner arch

general corrosion on under vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,677 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 69,667 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 69,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion under vehicle

Mileage is same as last year odo not working have advised presenter

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not within 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not within 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing area damaged no sharp edges and secure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Nearside Front Track rod end has play

Pass 23 Dec 2017 69,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Wheel cover trims fitted to front of vehicle could not assess condition of front pad/discs have advised presenter

Handbrake still has little reserve travel But RBT results ok

Fail 16 Dec 2017 69,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf & osf, osr, nsr and centre brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

although handbrake recording satisfactory i could not assess condition of rear drums

could not assess pads and discs all round due to wheel covers

oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2016 69,967 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear drums show sign of leaking (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working both no plate bulbs out (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf & osf, osr, nsr and centre brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

could not assess pads and discs all round due to wheel covers

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,967 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,234 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 63,601 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,251 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,507 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,588 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,922 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,153 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 26,122 miles

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

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

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 MKV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKV, 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 MKV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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