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FD54 WCL

2004 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,272 mi
Last recorded181,272 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 WCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 181,272 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 173,929 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 173,909 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 173,909 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 143,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 173,909 miles

exhaust shield insecure

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 173,909 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

exhaust shield insecure

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 165,350 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion across exhaust system especially center boxes

front coil springs corroded

intercooler slightly distorted/damadged

offside rear hand brake cable outer cover/protection damadged/incomplete not affecting operation of cable

strong advise brake pipes have been greased making it difficult to inspect condition

Pass 3 Dec 2010 151,805 miles

advise corrosion to rear brake pipes

advise front pads becoming low approx 60-70% worn

advise rear tyres becoming low on tred 3mm

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front coil springs

general corrosion to vehicle underbody/chassis

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 3mm

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2010 151,805 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise corrosion to rear brake pipes

advise front pads becoming low approx 60-70% worn

advise rear tyres becoming low on tred 3mm

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front coil springs

general corrosion to vehicle underbody/chassis

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 3mm

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2009 129,752 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 104,545 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 104,545 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 76,785 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 WCL is a 2004 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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