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FL04 VYG

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,244 mi
Last recorded189,244 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 VYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 189,244 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Engine mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside front (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 189,244 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner & Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner & Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Engine mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 172,900 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 172,900 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 164,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 12 Feb 2016 164,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arche to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arche to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 2 Feb 2015 152,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

VEHICLE DISPLAYING AREAS OF CORROSION ATTENTION DRAWN TO OUTER SILLS/REAR X MEMBER/FRONT CHASSIS AREAS THESE ACCEPTABLE WHEN PRESENTED FOR TEST

VEHICLE HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS CONDUCTED

exhaust outer skin insecure

rear inner wheel arch areas corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2015 152,152 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

VEHICLE DISPLAYING AREAS OF CORROSION ATTENTION DRAWN TO OUTER SILLS/REAR X MEMBER/FRONT CHASSIS AREAS THESE ACCEPTABLE WHEN PRESENTED FOR TEST

exhaust outer skin insecure

rear inner wheel arch areas corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 140,984 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 130,242 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 118,920 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 118,841 miles

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

wiper blades hard and seteroating the vehicle was presented for test very dirty making inspection difficult

Pass 13 Jul 2010 110,254 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 110,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 95,862 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 84,581 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 65,790 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 46,648 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 VYG is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 VYG, 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 VYG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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