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FM04 GHH

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

147,251 mi
Last recorded147,251 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 GHH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2015 147,251 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 136,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front inner wings corroded (not excessive)

both nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded (not excessive)

both rear spring mounts corroded (not excessive)

vehicle generally corroding underside

Pass 9 Aug 2014 136,793 miles

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

both front inner wings corroded (not excessive)

both nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded (not excessive)

both rear spring mounts corroded (not excessive)

vehicle generally corroding underside

Pass 25 May 2013 132,777 miles

slight intertaction on rear lamps

Pass 31 May 2012 131,804 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 131,741 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 129,992 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

pin hole in nearside cv boot

sills corroding

Fail 30 Apr 2011 129,992 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

pin hole in nearside cv boot

sills corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2011 129,817 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel leak.(dangerous)

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 23 Mar 2010 126,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

towbar electrics insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2010 126,120 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

towbar electrics insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2009 103,387 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 103,387 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,658 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 82,655 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 May 2007 57,279 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 57,279 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 GHH is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 FM04 GHH, 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 GHH is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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