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FN04 GHF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

165,743 mi
Last recorded165,743 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 GHF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 165,743 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 165,741 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 165,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 17 Jul 2023 163,736 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 163,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 163,004 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 155,383 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 155,365 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 155,352 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 154,974 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2018 154,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All original. (1.1.11 (c))

Full brake service advised.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 154,457 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All original. (1.1.11 (c))

Full brake service advised.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 154,214 miles

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

Full brake service advised.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre flat.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Rear cross member / rear roll bar mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Wiper blade damage to screen and advise to change. (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts. (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2017

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working All. (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Full brake service advised.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre flat.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Rear cross member / rear roll bar mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Wiper blade damage to screen and advise to change. (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts. (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 158,620 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 157,723 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 156,363 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 156,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 154,192 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 154,192 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 146,992 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 143,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 143,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 135,151 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 135,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 128,781 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 128,781 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 112,400 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 112,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FN04 GHF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FN04 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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FN04 GHF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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