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FD54 OBV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

412,003 mi
Last recorded412,003 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 412,003 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

drivers seat squab deteriorating

end float in both rear hubs

lift in propshaft 2nd centre bearing rubber

oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Mar 2016 412,003 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear inner wheelarches corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s outer sill corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear chassis corroding through above rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s cab step corroded through underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion o/s outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

drivers seat squab deteriorating

end float in both rear hubs

lift in propshaft 2nd centre bearing rubber

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Mar 2015 372,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on both sills

drivers seat deteriorating

lift in propshaft 2nd centre bearing rubber

o/s cab inner sill to step corroding

oil leak on engine

slight end float in both rear hubs

Pass 12 Mar 2014 329,008 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion on various parts of underbody

lift in propshaft 2nd centre bearing rubber

oil leak on engine

slight end float in both rear hubs

Pass 20 Feb 2013 286,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

oil leak on engine

rear brake imbalance high

slight end float in both rear hubs

slight lift in propshaft 2nd centre bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 243,636 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight damage to electric socket for towbar

slight end float in n/s and o/s rear axle hubs

propshaft 2nd centre bearing rubber worn bad

Pass 8 Feb 2011 201,726 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 201,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 159,824 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 159,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 110,544 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 110,487 miles

nearside rear axle end float

Fail 24 Oct 2008 110,484 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

nearside rear axle end float

Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,248 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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FD54 OBV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD54 OBV, 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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FD54 OBV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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