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FG54 MTV

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 MTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017

Offside front and rear wheel arches corroded and rear arch tape repaired

Pass 20 Dec 2016

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2016

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not spraying onto screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill rotten front and rear and holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section behind rear bumper rotten and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rotten and holed front and rear inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch rotten and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section behind rear bumper rotten and holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,929 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,075 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,800 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deterioating (box)

rear both brakes slight grab

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 59,613 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust deterioating (box)

rear both brakes slight grab

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,735 miles

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

both front brake discs worn/lip edges

Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,830 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes greased

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,987 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

slight corrosion to brake pipes under the vehicle

slight handbrake travel

Fail 25 Oct 2010 39,982 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

slight corrosion to brake pipes under the vehicle

slight handbrake travel

Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,225 miles

brake pipes greased

nearside front seat belt slightly frayed

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,085 miles

all brake pipes under the vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2008 24,083 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes under the vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,039 miles

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

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

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 MTV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV registered?

FG54 MTV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is FG54 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG54 MTV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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