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FG54 MTE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,280 mi
Last recorded143,280 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 143,280 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 136,431 miles

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Dec 2018 136,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x1 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner 1/4 panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x6 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r and o/s/r chassis corroded above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

Pass 22 Dec 2017 130,732 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion GENERAL CORROSION THROUGOUT REAR OF VEHICLE (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 129,550 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion OUTER FRONT OF SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion OUTER FRONT OF SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 122,605 miles

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

Offside Front door step /inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

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

Offside Rear rear cahssis surface corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2015 122,605 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front door step /inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

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

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

Offside Rear rear cahssis surface corrosion

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 118,783 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 114,587 miles

n/s/r inner & outer sills corroded.

o/s/f outer sill/doorstep corroded.

o/s/r inner & outer sills corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 101,208 miles

n/s/f & O/s/f outer sill/door step distorted.

o/s/f outer sill/door step corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 86,028 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,557 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,383 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,387 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 MTE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MTE, 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 MTE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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