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FV04 XXB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,436 mi
Last recorded189,436 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 189,436 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Fuel spill off pipes (7.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 176,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 160,562 miles

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

Vehicle underside and components corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2013 144,262 miles

Air filter box loose

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle underside starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2012 128,941 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 128,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 111,059 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 111,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,039 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 92,039 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake discs worn.

Slight noise from offside front wheel when spun.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,350 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 XXB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

FV04 XXB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is FV04 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 XXB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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