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FM04 GFK

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 GFK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026
Pass 7 Feb 2025

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

underbody has been undersealed including suspension components

Pass 25 Oct 2023

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022

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

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

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

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020
Pass 8 May 2019 138,884 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 138,884 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 133,646 miles

Central crossmember above prop mount corroding

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front inner sill/steps corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2017 130,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both inner sills to steps

Fail 21 Apr 2017 130,568 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion on both inner sills to steps

Pass 6 May 2016 124,383 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2015 114,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2014 114,293 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle underside starting to corrod

Fail 10 Feb 2014 114,293 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle underside starting to corrod

Fail 19 Dec 2012 112,202 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 112,202 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 99,818 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 86,429 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 73,468 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear inner tyre flat

Pass 6 Jan 2010 73,468 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre flat

Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,251 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyres have various cuts in tread

both wishbone rear bushes slightly unbonded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 46,290 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,020 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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FM04 GFK is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FM04 GFK, 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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FM04 GFK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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The MOT history for FM04 GFK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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