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FV04 HND

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,710 mi
Last recorded113,710 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 113,710 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 113,627 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner cab step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion holes to n/s outer sill (not in prescribed area

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis (no holes found

Pass 20 Aug 2018 111,384 miles

General corrosion to sills and steps etc

Fail 20 Aug 2018 111,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to sills and steps etc

Warning light on dash

Pass 15 Aug 2017 107,967 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 107,868 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 105,116 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis leg signs of corrosion but no holes above axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis leg signs of corrosion but no holes above axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 105,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis leg signs of corrosion but no holes above axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis leg signs of corrosion but no holes above axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 104,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight wheel bearing offside front

Fail 21 Feb 2015 101,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 101,657 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,197 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 99,197 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 95,768 miles

both front wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorated

sign of oil leak from front of engine

Fail 1 Mar 2013 95,764 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorated

sign of oil leak from front of engine

Pass 22 Feb 2012 92,372 miles

front brake pads worn low

signs of oil leak from vacuum pump at front of engine

signs of oil on gearbox bell housing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 89,043 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 89,043 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2010 86,391 miles

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)

number plate lights dull

Pass 22 May 2009 76,010 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 60,790 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 60,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2007 48,448 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 48,443 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HND is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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