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FV04 HLA

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,906 mi
Last recorded139,906 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 139,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 134,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 May 2014 127,049 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 113,536 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 14 May 2012 104,769 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 104,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 94,705 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 80,659 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers split.

Pass 12 May 2009 67,875 miles

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

both outer sills rusting

Fail 8 May 2009 67,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both outer sills rusting

Pass 8 May 2008 55,626 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 39,558 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 HLA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HLA, 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 HLA registered?

FV04 HLA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is FV04 HLA safe to buy?

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