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FD54 XMG

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

331,905 mi
Last recorded331,905 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 XMG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 331,905 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 291,434 miles

Offside Rear underpanel corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 259,434 miles

Corrosion to n/s & o/s rear chassis members, sill panels, step panels & inner rear wheel housings.

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 216,169 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 200,492 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside /nearside front sills damage

Fail 12 May 2014 200,491 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside /nearside front sills damage

Fail 26 Jul 2012 186,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake pedal pubber

wipers poor

Pass 26 Jul 2012 186,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pedal pubber

wipers poor

Pass 24 May 2011 172,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber poor

washers poor operation

nearside rear tyre poor perished in need of replacement

Fail 24 May 2011 172,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal rubber poor

washers poor operation

nearside rear tyre poor perished in need of replacement

Pass 30 Apr 2010 158,247 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

child seat fitted nearside front

wipers poor operation

Fail 30 Apr 2010 158,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

child seat fitted nearside front

offside rear tyre under inflated

wipers poor operation

Pass 26 Mar 2009 131,332 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 117,593 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 117,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XMG is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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