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FV04 GZS

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

186,159 mi
Last recorded186,159 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 GZS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 186,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner arch excess corroded, but not considered a prescrived area

Fail 2 Dec 2025 186,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under brake servo before join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner arch excess corroded, but not considered a prescrived area

Pass 2 Nov 2024 186,044 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On bulckhead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg to bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 184,464 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg to bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 184,437 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 182,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 178,916 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under servo unit (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 178,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to front inner wing corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front inner wings corroded,o/s/f chassis leg corroded,n/s/r inner sill corroded,rear crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 175,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

offside brake pipe under bulk hear corroded

silencer deterioated

Pass 17 Jul 2017 173,778 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at ends at flexy hose end

slight misting on nearside rear shockabsorber

Pass 12 Jul 2016 171,405 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 167,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 167,295 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 157,610 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 157,033 miles

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

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

Rear near side brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jun 2012 154,353 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 138,172 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 138,172 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 120,979 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 105,648 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 105,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

oil leak from vac pump area

Pass 17 Jun 2008 77,859 miles

front number plate is deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,778 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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FV04 GZS is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FV04 GZS, 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 GZS registered?

FV04 GZS is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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