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FV04 XVW

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,022 mi
Last recorded153,022 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 XVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 153,022 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 153,021 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 145,670 miles

corrosion and filler under vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2016 145,658 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 135,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 133,400 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 133,400 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2011 129,292 miles

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

O/S/F CV Boot Cracked

Spare Tyre Missing

Fail 26 Jan 2011 129,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

O/S/F CV Boot Cracked

Spare Tyre Missing

Pass 9 Jan 2010 115,089 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 115,086 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 90,551 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,837 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 60,835 miles

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

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 XVW is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 XVW registered?

FV04 XVW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is FV04 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 XVW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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