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FG54 ZFT

2004 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,745 mi
Last recorded69,745 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 69,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear shackle area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r chassis rail corroded, not yet excessive

various areaas of corrosion, eg n/s sill, not yet excessive or within prescribed areas

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,948 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 67,948 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner and outte sills and rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,585 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,198 miles

exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 59,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,878 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 48,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,961 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,006 miles

oil leak from sump

Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,126 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 39,118 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED. O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT RUBBER BOOT SPLIT BADLY.

POWER STEERING PIPES FROM RACK INSECURE AND RUBBING TOGETHER [ INCORRECTLY POSITIONED].

Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,832 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,238 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,050 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 ZFT is a 2004 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZFT, 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 ZFT registered?

FG54 ZFT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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