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FG54 LXR

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,260 mi
Last recorded177,260 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 LXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 177,260 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 177,260 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valance (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valance (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 173,283 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 168,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 168,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 164,485 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 164,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 159,731 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 159,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 154,566 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 149,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 145,134 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 145,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 97,095 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,095 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 80,020 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,451 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 LXR is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG54 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

FG54 LXR is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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