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GD04 FPL

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,858 mi
Last recorded147,858 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 FPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 147,858 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi starting to crorrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front and rear also nearside front and rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2019 137,268 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver's. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear chassis sections corroding both sides.

rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Fail 6 Mar 2019 137,012 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced footwell area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section under wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver's. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear chassis sections corroding both sides.

rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 132,386 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 132,374 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 132,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rusting to various prescribed areas

Pass 3 Feb 2017 128,538 miles

Oil leak ()

rusting to various prescribed areas

Fail 18 Jan 2017 128,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch as marked x4 (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x 3 (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger x3 as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger and outrigger as marked x4 (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak ()

drive belt flapping

exhaust poor condition

rusting to various prescribed areas

Pass 1 Feb 2016 123,197 miles

Offside Front seat belt fraying

acc belt poor condition

handbrake travel high

rusting to various prescribed areas

small split to brake pedal rubber

Pass 19 Jan 2015 113,634 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

hand brake travel high

rusting to various prescribed areas

Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,779 miles

acc belt noisey

exhaust in poor condition

fraying to drivers seat belt

hand brake travel high

n/s/f fog lamp inop

oil leak from engine

rusting to various precribed areas

small split to brake pedal rubber

Fail 12 Feb 2014 105,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

fraying to drivers seat belt

hand brake travel high

n/s/f fog lamp inop

oil leak from engine

exhaust in poor condition

acc belt noisey

rusting to various precribed areas

small split to brake pedal rubber

Pass 19 Feb 2013 96,797 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 96,796 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,690 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 85,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 76,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 76,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 63,167 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,158 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,912 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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GD04 FPL is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GD04 FPL, 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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GD04 FPL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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