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FG54 HWV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear body deteriating in places

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear of cab corroded out of prescribed areas

Fail 3 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear body deteriating in places

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear of cab corroded out of prescribed areas

Fail 29 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired step area (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,379 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 106,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 90,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,583 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear brake pipes greased

both front brake pipes greased

center exhaust box outer skin deteriated

offside front inner sill corroded but isnt within 30cm of a component mounting

Pass 16 Aug 2012
Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,800 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,085 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,292 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,574 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,945 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 HWV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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