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FV04 HNU

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,982 mi
Last recorded81,982 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,982 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 77,810 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 77,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,180 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,359 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall but cords not exposed.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,226 miles

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

all tyres perishing

smokey under acceleration

Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,042 miles

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2011 63,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

emits a slight amount of smoke

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2009 61,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,582 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,233 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 40,215 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 HNU 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 76.9%.

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 HNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 HNU registered?

FV04 HNU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is FV04 HNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 HNU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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