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FV04 XUT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,822 mi
Last recorded95,822 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2014 95,822 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

all seat belts fluffing on edges

brake pipes slight corrosion front to rear

corrosion in centre of boot floor not in perscribed area

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded heavily

gear oil leak+

nail in osr tyre

nsr tailgate door doesnt open

oil leak

outer body corroded

slight play in front inner rack joints

Fail 23 Mar 2012 87,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap cover loose, fuel cap is intact, sealed and lockable

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

o/s mirror glass insecure but still useable

o/s/r tyre has a screw in the tread

slight oil leak from engine

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 87,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap cover loose, fuel cap is intact, sealed and lockable

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

o/s mirror glass insecure but still useable

o/s/r tyre has a screw in the tread

slight oil leak from engine

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,885 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on tread and nail in tread

offside front headlamp misted up

underbody corroded in places

Pass 11 Mar 2009 70,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XUT is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

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

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