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FG54 ZFA

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,071 mi
Last recorded66,071 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 ZFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 66,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MOST LIKELY TO REQUIRE ATTENTION FOR NEXT MOT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 61,434 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 61,434 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp flashes with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill 2 holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill 2 holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear outer wheel arches holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 57,373 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 155,153 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 155,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 150,070 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 139,865 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 32,292 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 32,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 25,985 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 19,392 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 113,617 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 113,617 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 105,105 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 79,685 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 58,144 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 58,144 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,060 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 ZFA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFA, 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 ZFA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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