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FG54 HTN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,257 mi
Last recorded113,257 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 113,257 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 113,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 109,287 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis as slight corrosion in various places front and rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 104,495 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside outer and inner edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis slightly corroded in various places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along center of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 104,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside outer and inner edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis slightly corroded in various places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along center of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 98,219 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on inner/outer sills/bottom of step assembly etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various outer panels tec (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on o/s front brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on o/s front top of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of chassis/crossmembers/outriggers etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 93,888 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both inner sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear inner tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of chassis/crossmembers etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 87,584 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on o/s front brake pipe under chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,715 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on cab inner/outer sills/inner wheel arches etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of chassis/crossmembers etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,284 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on both cab inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on various parts of chassis/crossmembers etc (6.1.B.2)

both handbrake cable outer casings deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight corrosion on both cab inner sills

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,623 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 50,623 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 44,656 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2014 44,633 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs lipped and corroding

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres worn on edges close to limit

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 16 Feb 2013 43,444 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r inner tyre worn to limit

stone chips in screen

wipers smearing screen

Fail 15 Feb 2013 43,429 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r inner tyre worn to limit

stone chips in screen

wipers smearing screen

Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,017 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2011 40,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side rear anti-roll bar mounting has slight movement.

near side rear inner tyre is close to wear indicators.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,556 miles

n/s/r outer and o/s/r inner tyres found flat (blown up for brake test).

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside 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)

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)

ns hand brake cable has been rubbing on nsr tyre wall suspect this occurrs when tipper loaded ok at test

Fail 9 Oct 2009 38,475 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 38,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake pedal rubber gripper worn and slightly split

front number plate fixing screw loose but numb er plate secure at time of test

n/s front mirror unit loose and insecure but giving rear view and o/s front and interior mirrors ok at time of test

n/s rear hand brake cable outer casing damaged near wheel

n/s rear tyre inner wall slightly worn but legal at time of test

Fail 28 Aug 2008 29,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,769 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,682 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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FG54 HTN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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