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FV04 HPA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,993 mi
Last recorded185,993 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 185,993 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2017

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,956 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 42,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 141,302 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,858 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,034 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,577 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,214 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 26,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

nails inoffside rear inner and outer tyres

offside upper mirror glass cracked

oil leaking from tipper ram/pipe work

Fail 7 May 2009 26,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

nails inoffside rear inner and outer tyres

offside upper mirror glass cracked

oil leaking from tipper ram/pipe work

Pass 15 May 2008 25,165 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

o/s track rod end worn

rear anti roll bar link arm bushes worn

Pass 15 May 2007 23,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

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

int mirror missing

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 HPA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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