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FA54 OCB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,667 mi
Last recorded90,667 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 OCB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019 90,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 83,742 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 83,739 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded from rear side loading door to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch is corroded near engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill from front to rear corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,243 miles

Corrosion to nearside inner sill by front step, also by side step area and to the rear, but not in prescribed area.

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

Offside inner sill corroded along its entire length, but not in prescribed area.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 82,216 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion to nearside inner sill by front step, also by side step area and to the rear, but not in prescribed area.

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

Offside inner sill corroded along its entire length, but not in prescribed area.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,241 miles

Corrosion offside inner wing.

Corrosion to nearside lower wheel arch, not in prescribed area.

Corrosion to offside inner sill, not in prescribe area.

Corrosion to step on nearside side door, not in prescribed area.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside rear hub has slight end float.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Offside rear hub has slight end float.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 80,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Corrosion offside inner wing.

Corrosion to nearside lower wheel arch, not in prescribed area.

Corrosion to offside inner sill, not in prescribe area.

Corrosion to step on nearside side door, not in prescribed area.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside rear hub has slight end float.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Offside rear hub has slight end float.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 77,775 miles

body damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

front n/s & o/s chassis getting rusty

rear bump stop missing

rear suspension getting very rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2015 77,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

body damaged

front n/s & o/s chassis getting rusty

rear bump stop missing

rear suspension getting very rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,963 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s body damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2014 74,963 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s body damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,722 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre worn on inside

Fail 30 Jul 2013 73,717 miles

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre worn on inside

Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,747 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,883 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,464 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 55,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,057 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 48,052 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,262 miles

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

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

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

slight end float in both side rear halfshafts

Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,374 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,802 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 11,821 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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FA54 OCB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FA54 OCB, 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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FA54 OCB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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