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FM04 GHF

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,110 mi
Last recorded215,110 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 GHF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 215,110 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 194,219 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 194,182 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 177,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 166,098 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 151,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 137,748 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 131,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen wiper marked

Pass 21 Jun 2011 131,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen wiper marked

Pass 23 Dec 2010 122,093 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 122,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 108,788 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Jan 2010 94,151 miles

Front wipers worn

Pedal rubber slightly split

Fail 4 Jan 2010 94,151 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers worn

Pedal rubber slightly split

Pass 23 Jun 2009 89,732 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 89,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,603 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 73,571 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 66,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 56,505 miles

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

wipers worn

Pass 22 Dec 2006 46,133 miles

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

wipers worn

Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,334 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 39,334 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GHF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GHF, 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 GHF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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