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FE54 GWZ

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

252,185 mi
Last recorded252,185 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 GWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 252,185 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rust to underside not effecting structural strengh (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns inner and outer sill corroded but not effecting rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm rear bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 245,524 miles

corrosion to vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2020 245,510 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2019 218,830 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 218,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 200,580 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 200,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 180,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Wing mirror slightly insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 180,129 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 180,129 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 179,073 miles

Under body chassis corrosion (front sub-frame, front crossmember, rear crossmember)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 179,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Under body chassis corrosion (front sub-frame, front crossmember, rear crossmember)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 176,523 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 160,967 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

horn not loud enough

Pass 28 Oct 2011 147,275 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 132,656 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 132,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 106,873 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 95,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 95,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 77,636 miles

o/s mirror held on with tape.some visability affected

Fail 4 Oct 2007 77,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s mirror held on with tape.some visability affected

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FE54 GWZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE54 GWZ, 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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FE54 GWZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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