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FE54 VYH

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,958 mi
Last recorded144,958 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 VYH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 144,958 miles

bodywork corroded

brake pipes greased

chassis corroded

underside corroded

underside undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2017 144,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

bodywork corroded

brake pipes greased

chassis corroded

underside corroded

underside undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2016 144,719 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 28 Oct 2016 144,715 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door pillar (5.2.6)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Sep 2015 139,844 miles

o/s/f seat belt buckle stiff to release

o/s/f wing mirror cover missing

Fail 14 Sep 2015 139,844 miles

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

Centre Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hand brake mount (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine blowing out of no 3 glow plug (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wing mirror cover missing

o/s/f seat belt buckle stiff to release

Pass 18 Sep 2014 120,424 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 120,424 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 105,643 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,871 miles

General corrosion to chassis

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,426 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,398 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,668 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,671 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,430 miles

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

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 VYH is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

FE54 VYH is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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