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FP04 MEV

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,835 mi
Last recorded85,835 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 MEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,835 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 85,716 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis inner wheel arch by sub frame mount (marked) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70/15c (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,562 miles

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

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

rear chassis corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 75,562 miles

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

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

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

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 61,405 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,820 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side rear tyre deteriorated on outer side wall

Fail 6 Mar 2015 51,820 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear tyre deteriorated on outer side wall

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,338 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,265 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,220 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,645 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,415 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,384 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,298 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 9,864 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 MEV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MEV, 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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FP04 MEV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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