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FV04 SZC

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,193 mi
Last recorded176,193 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 176,193 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under body corrosion plus both sides inner plus outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2019 176,154 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear chassi corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat sheald loose

under body corrosion plus both sides inner plus outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 171,128 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 171,128 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 167,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack pinion damp (2.3.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

van very muddy under

Fail 31 Mar 2017 167,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. slightly low but far to right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped and reclipped n/s/f (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both dim (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor not heard (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack pinion damp (2.3.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

van very muddy under

Pass 2 Apr 2016 164,861 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens loose (1.3.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp nr pipes/pinion (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 164,857 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens loose (1.3.2d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading 230---o/s 359 =16% just passed (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp nr pipes/pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 159,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 159,751 miles

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

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 155,432 miles

slight play in rack ends

Pass 13 Dec 2012 153,227 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 153,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 149,922 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 137,197 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 121,748 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 87,913 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 69,068 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 SZC 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 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 SZC, 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 SZC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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