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FY04 SVR

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

174,701 mi
Last recorded174,701 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 SVR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2013 174,701 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle showing signs off corrsion

Pass 21 Oct 2013 174,701 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing signs off corrsion

Pass 11 Aug 2012 160,368 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 160,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 148,921 miles

coirrosion to offside front brake pipe

condition of wiper blades

corrosion to nearside front brake pipe borderline

corrosion to nearside main brake pipes

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2011 148,821 miles

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

coirrosion to offside front brake pipe

condition of wiper blades

corrosion to nearside front brake pipe borderline

corrosion to nearside main brake pipes

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2010 143,402 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch and outer sill

corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 29 Apr 2010 143,286 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch and outer sill

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 3 Apr 2009 136,490 miles

large crack in screen (out side zone b)

near side front tyre worn very low

Fail 2 Apr 2009 136,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

large crack in screen (out side zone b)

near side front tyre worn very low

Pass 14 Apr 2008 122,450 miles

Condition of front number plate Borderline

Wear in steering rack

Fail 26 Apr 2007 100,320 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 100,320 miles

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

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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FY04 SVR is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 FY04 SVR, 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 FY04 SVR registered?

FY04 SVR is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is FY04 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 SVR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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