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FE54 VDM

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,196 mi
Last recorded131,196 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 VDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 131,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sills corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 131,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

offside front inner sill corroded.

slight general corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 121,428 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate damp

front wish bone rear bushes worn

outer sills corroded on van

Fail 21 Jun 2018 121,424 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front wish bone rear bushes worn

outer sills corroded on van

Offside Rear brake back plate damp

Pass 22 Jun 2017 108,719 miles

Exhaust outter skin deteriated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Hub damp

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak vac pump aea ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 108,717 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust outter skin deteriated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Hub damp

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak vac pump aea ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,090 miles

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

bonnet difficult to open(key worn?)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 92,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play also brake back plate damp (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

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

bonnet difficult to open(key worn?)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 74,473 miles

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

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

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes slightly cracked

both rear hubs damp and have end float

Fail 23 Jun 2015 74,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes slightly cracked

both rear hubs damp and have end float

Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,616 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 58,867 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,015 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,269 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,651 miles

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

rear axle end float 3-4mm

Fail 19 Feb 2010 36,003 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,003 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,986 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 27,986 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,950 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,244 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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FE54 VDM is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FE54 VDM, 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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What year was FE54 VDM registered?

FE54 VDM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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The MOT history for FE54 VDM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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