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FV04 SOC

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,305 mi
Last recorded188,305 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 188,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2011 175,220 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 175,220 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 153,862 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 133,211 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 133,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 108,194 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 83,568 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 83,562 miles

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

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 SOC is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SOC, 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 SOC registered?

FV04 SOC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 2004.

Is FV04 SOC safe to buy?

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