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FV04 STZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

158,406 mi
Last recorded158,406 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 STZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 158,406 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 158,406 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 158,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner outer step holed several places (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie holed (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner bay holed several places (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner bay holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering rack insecure end play (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all outrigger holed several places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all xmembers holed several places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both holed several place inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion throughout

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2017 158,377 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner bays and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross members and out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 151,056 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 151,046 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 137,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 10 Nov 2014 137,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 22 Oct 2013 125,971 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 125,955 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 115,901 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2011 107,406 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 96,239 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 63,501 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 63,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 43,768 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 STZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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