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FG54 ZFD

2004 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,614 mi
Last recorded157,614 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 ZFD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 157,614 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 157,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 150,267 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 150,267 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 141,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 135,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front wheel arch nearside and offside corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 120,876 miles

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust pipe corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Outer nearside and offside outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

oil leak engine area

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,453 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 113,932 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Nearside inner sill corrded and holed

Nearside step corroded and holed

Offside innersill corroded and holed

Fail 27 Oct 2015 113,932 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Nearside inner sill corrded and holed

Nearside step corroded and holed

Offside innersill corroded and holed

Pass 23 Oct 2014 108,283 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in outer side wall but not deep enough to rerach the cords

o/s no plate light not working

Pass 17 Oct 2013 100,592 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 100,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 90,583 miles

H/brake cable reqs adjustment

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre flat

Fail 18 Oct 2012 90,583 miles

H/brake cable reqs adjustment

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Oct 2011 79,033 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,318 miles

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY UNDER INFLATED ROOF RACK INSECURE

Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,788 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 52,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screw in o/s n/s rear tyres slight oil leak on engine chip in windscreen pass side spare wheel missing

Pass 6 Oct 2008 43,119 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 33,007 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 33,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 ZFD is a 2004 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZFD, 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 ZFD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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