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FV04 SPX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,544 mi
Last recorded179,544 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 179,544 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N//S FRONT. 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S REAR INNER AND OUTER. 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 179,544 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S FRONT. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working O/S AND N/S REAR. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater not working O/S FRONT (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S REAR OUT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

NO MUDGUARDS FITTED TO TIPPER BODY

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N//S FRONT. 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S REAR INNER AND OUTER. 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 175,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 175,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 175,359 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 173,122 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded two centre and two front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside wing mirror plastic surround damaged

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

drivers seat fabric torn

exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tipper body corroded at mudflap brackets

rear tipper body has corrosion, but has no sharp edges

Pass 23 Jan 2017 171,136 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 171,136 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 166,877 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 166,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mud guard (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim flat tyre (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mud guard (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 160,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2015 160,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2011 160,161 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 143,382 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 135,124 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 135,123 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 117,645 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 87,588 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 SPX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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