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FG54 HTE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 HTE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022
Fail 20 Jan 2022 188,083 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cill and step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step and cil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2021 182,750 miles

age related under body surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2019 176,730 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 167,616 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 167,616 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 160,782 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit X4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 160,782 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit X4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 152,701 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 143,881 miles

All brake pipes are slighty corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 108,684 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 108,684 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet stay retaining clip broken,n/s rear upper s/light n/w.

rear brakes out of balance on rolling road ? require attention!!

Pass 26 Sep 2009 94,569 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,678 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,676 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 30 Oct 2007 61,676 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside & offside rear tyres worn to 2mm

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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FG54 HTE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG54 HTE, 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 FG54 HTE registered?

FG54 HTE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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