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FP04 GRU

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,601 mi
Last recorded188,601 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 GRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 188,601 miles

BOTH REAR (D) BUSHES HAS SLIGHT PLAY

GENEAL UNDERSIDE OF BODY HAS CORROSION

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR COVER MISSING

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 188,601 miles

BOTH REAR (D) BUSHES HAS SLIGHT PLAY

GENEAL UNDERSIDE OF BODY HAS CORROSION

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR COVER MISSING

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 177,569 miles

Secondhand parts used.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 177,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 161,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front disks worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 147,180 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 103,249 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 78,558 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 57,229 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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FP04 GRU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP04 GRU, 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 FP04 GRU registered?

FP04 GRU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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