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FM04 GHN

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

165,619 mi
Last recorded165,619 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 165,619 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 160,896 miles

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

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all welding covered in under seal

Fail 4 Jun 2025 160,862 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount. rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount .rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 185,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 185,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 185,128 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body plus inner arch`s /surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake requires adjustment

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 185,128 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body plus inner arch`s /surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake requires adjustment

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 183,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service and parking brake low (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas of rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 182,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower front edge of inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread pattern and over 10years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 182,416 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/under door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/lower door step into front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread pattern and over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked lower edge at centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 179,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top and bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 166,562 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 166,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 158,459 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 158,322 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer sill hold (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill hold (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer sill hold (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several other pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear chssis rails corroded and cracking

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 154,417 miles

both rear chasses rails corroding starting to crack

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 154,412 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear chasses rails corroding starting to crack

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 151,968 miles

Oil leak

both rear outer sills corroding

n/s front inner wing corroding around mounting plate hole

Fail 8 Apr 2014 151,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear outer sills corroding

n/s front inner wing corroding around mounting plate hole

Fail 16 Apr 2013 144,378 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

middle box corroded and starting to peel

Pass 16 Apr 2013 144,378 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

middle box corroded and starting to peel

Pass 17 May 2012 136,674 miles

advise center exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2012 136,674 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

advise center exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2012 136,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

center exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2010 125,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 125,181 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 113,038 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 99,401 miles

n/s and o/s front brake disc close to wear limits

Pass 21 Nov 2007 83,966 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 69,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 41,456 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 GHN is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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