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FG54 MSX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

91,334 mi
Last recorded91,334 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2024 91,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 81,837 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside full inner and outer sills corroded and/or holed. Not within prescribed areas

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside full inner and outer sills corroded and/or holed. Not within prescribed areas

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test multiple rows ()

exhaust centre section in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2023 81,831 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside full inner and outer sills corroded and/or holed. Not within prescribed areas

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside full inner and outer sills corroded and/or holed. Not within prescribed areas

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test multiple rows ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust centre section in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2022 179,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 179,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021

Eight passenger seats fitted at time of test

Exhaust corroded and slightly deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Faded (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed , corroded front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step panel holed corroded under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed corroded 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded , holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed nd corroded front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed corroded 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

engine oil leak

engine pulley noise ?

glow plug light on, service light on

power steering pipes corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Nov 2019

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Nov 2019

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,916 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ both front] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 170,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 70,195 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper end not secure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper end not secure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red fog lens broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Bump end not secure (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure 3row seat not secure to side by short belt (5.2.1a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 3rd row single seat belt wont (5.2.5a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 1st row seat belt wont recoil (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp Glass cracked

Large cracks in front screen n/s

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,395 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 30 Jun 2017 62,393 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion not part of structure (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion not part of structure (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,368 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Worn close to legal limit and sidewall starting to perish

Ns rear lens damaged but still legal

O/s front lower arm - Heavy surface corrosion

POWER STEERING PIPE ON RACK CORRODED

Fail 1 Mar 2016 53,328 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt 2ND ROW (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Worn close to legal limit and sidewall starting to perish

Ns rear lens damaged but still legal

O/s front lower arm - Heavy surface corrosion

POWER STEERING PIPE ON RACK CORRODED

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,752 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,296 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 46,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,220 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2013 43,208 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,047 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 35,553 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,553 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,814 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level low (3.6.C.1e)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 31,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level low (3.6.C.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,862 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 27,829 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.5.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.5.4b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,414 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,914 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 17,560 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 MSX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 FG54 MSX, 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 MSX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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