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FE54 ZBC

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,659 mi
Last recorded209,659 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 ZBC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 209,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 204,355 miles

heavily undersealed

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

front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2018 204,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2017 199,592 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 199,592 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread down to 2mm

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 195,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

power steering fluid level below minimum

vehicle undeside covered with thick underseal

Pass 20 Jul 2015 178,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 177,996 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 165,635 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 165,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 156,710 miles

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

whole underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2013 156,527 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

whole underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2012 147,554 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight damage to o/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 7 Jan 2012 147,554 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight damage to o/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 15 Jan 2011 138,015 miles

offside brake disc's is slightly pitted

Pass 9 Jan 2010 129,269 miles

driverside front tyre tread slightly deteriorated.

Fail 24 Dec 2009 129,269 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

driverside front tyre tread slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 109,161 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 109,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 73,687 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 73,687 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZBC is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FE54 ZBC, 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 ZBC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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