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FV04 SXX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

95,812 mi
Last recorded95,812 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 95,812 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills and door steps. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,060 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Both prop support bearings (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 90,057 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 88,686 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 87,245 miles

under body is corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 87,163 miles

nearside front inner chassis leg slightly corroded

offside front inner chassis leg slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 86,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

slight corrosion on offside front inner chassis leg

Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,363 miles

Nearside Rear outer tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear for lamp lens damaged

propshaft mounting worn

Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear for lamp lens damaged

propshaft mounting worn

Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,703 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 79,502 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported both front to rear in front of axle need bracket (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 67,100 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,100 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 58,513 miles

front registration plate damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 58,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front registration plate damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front number plate slight damage

n/s/r and o/s/r buck slightly corroded

n/s/r tail light slightly dim

nails in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r indicater lens slightly damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2013 49,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front number plate slight damage

n/s/r and o/s/r buck slightly corroded

n/s/r tail light slightly dim

nails in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r indicater lens slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,302 miles

front number plate damaged and cracked

movement in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

spare tyre poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2012 39,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate damaged and cracked

movement in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

spare tyre poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,286 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 29,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front number plate broken

n/side front brake pipe corroded

o/side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,340 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 19,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Jul 2009 9,307 miles

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2009 9,307 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2008 71,719 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear hub damp

rear antiroll bar d bushes worn

service overdue

Fail 25 Jul 2008 71,719 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear hub damp

rear antiroll bar d bushes worn

service overdue

Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,030 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 61,008 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 60,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 SXX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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