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FV04 GZP

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,829 mi
Last recorded170,829 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 GZP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 170,829 miles

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS ON BOTH INNER REAR WHEELARCHES

Pass 22 Jul 2013 158,618 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 135,190 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front inner door step starting to show corrosion with in the vehicles prescribed areas

Offside and nearside front and rear inner wheel arches starting to show corrosion with in the vehicle prescribed areas

Oil leak

Slight surface corrosion to both front coil springs

Fail 23 Jul 2012 135,188 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip worn slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front inner door step starting to show corrosion with in the vehicles prescribed areas

Offside and nearside front and rear inner wheel arches starting to show corrosion with in the vehicle prescribed areas

Oil leak

Slight surface corrosion to both front coil springs

Pass 30 Jun 2011 120,629 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 120,606 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2010 107,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 107,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside wing mirror damaged

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,096 miles

oil light on

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 65,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

oil light on

Pass 30 May 2007 35,722 miles

rear seat removed

Fail 30 May 2007 35,722 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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FV04 GZP is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FV04 GZP, 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 FV04 GZP registered?

FV04 GZP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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