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FD54 OGJ

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

124,067 mi
Last recorded124,067 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OGJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 124,067 miles

Front exhaust slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 124,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 118,834 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2020 118,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 104,563 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 104,501 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,689 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 89,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXYBLE (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported HANGERBROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 82,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 82,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 78,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 27 Oct 2015 78,343 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure split pin missing (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings RACK-END (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,194 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,398 miles

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

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

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 20 Aug 2013 70,385 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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 31 Aug 2012 60,043 miles

N/S/F Tyre Scrubbing Outer Edge

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,917 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 53,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,990 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 43,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,630 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 36,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,234 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 OGJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FD54 OGJ, 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 OGJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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