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FV04 SXE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

288,555 mi
Last recorded288,555 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 288,555 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 288,555 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 275,077 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 275,077 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 230,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 230,835 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 144,784 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,084 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades a little smeary but does not affect vision

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 SXE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SXE, 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

How do I check the history of FV04 SXE?

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What year was FV04 SXE registered?

FV04 SXE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is FV04 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 SXE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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