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FM04 RXV

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,668 mi
Last recorded29,668 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 RXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 29,668 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 29,663 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch repairs are heavily coated in sealer

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch repairs are heavily coated in sealer

Pass 3 Jul 2015

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 116,139 miles

offside rear and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 116,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

offside front steering rack gaitor twisted

offside rear and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 91,181 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 91,179 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 17 May 2012 72,844 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 16 May 2012 72,835 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,425 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 31 May 2011 61,418 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 May 2010 55,116 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,088 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,532 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,340 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 RXV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXV, 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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What year was FM04 RXV registered?

FM04 RXV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is FM04 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 RXV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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