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FV04 XOW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

213,357 mi
Last recorded213,357 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 213,357 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear inner wheel ache corroded and holed

offside rear inner wheel ache corroded and holed

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 213,277 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear inner wheel ache corroded and holed

offside rear inner wheel ache corroded and holed

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 201,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door mirror cracked

nearside front mirror cover missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2013 201,743 miles

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

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

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

drivers door mirror cracked

nearside front mirror cover missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2012 191,932 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both rear wheels have end float

Pass 27 Jan 2011 178,672 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 178,339 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both hand brake cables routed incorectly

off side hand brake cable not connected to brake shoe

Fail 14 Jan 2011 178,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 169,036 miles

nearside loading door secured, unable to gain access. access gained through rear loading doors

nearside mirror casing damaged

oil leaks

rear tyres wearing low on tread

spare wheel missing

stonechip outside zone A

Fail 26 Aug 2009 169,036 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nearside loading door secured, unable to gain access. access gained through rear loading doors

nearside mirror casing damaged

oil leaks

rear brakes require attention

rear tyres wearing low on tread

spare wheel missing

stonechip outside zone A

Pass 30 Jul 2008 157,897 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 157,897 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 110,972 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XOW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XOW, 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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What year was FV04 XOW registered?

FV04 XOW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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