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FV04 XTS

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

100,077 mi
Last recorded100,077 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2021 100,077 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills very badly corroded and holed

Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded, o/s and n/s inner and outer sills also holed.

Fail 19 Aug 2020 98,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded, o/s and n/s inner and outer sills also holed.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 97,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

outer sills and rear valance panel badly corroded/holed

Fail 19 Aug 2019 97,201 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

outer sills and rear valance panel badly corroded/holed

Pass 14 Aug 2018 93,425 miles

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills badly corroded

o/s and n/s rear chassis where bump stop is attatched showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2017 90,345 miles

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

underside of vehicle badly corroded/deformed in all outer areas

Fail 14 Aug 2017 90,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

underside of vehicle badly corroded/deformed in all outer areas

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,262 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 77,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,649 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 75,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 74,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,453 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 72,609 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 72,609 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,219 miles

Chip in centre of windscreen.

NSF lower balljoint boot split.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 65,219 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chip in centre of windscreen.

Cut in tread of NSF tyre.

NSF anti roll bar drop link bent.

NSF lower balljoint boot split.

NSR wheel rim damaged.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,747 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,380 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 47,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,091 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 41,091 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XTS is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

FV04 XTS is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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