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FG54 ZFV

2004 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,701 mi
Last recorded158,701 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 ZFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2019 158,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis above spring (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat belt bolt insecure (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and of wheel arch also next to spring mounting at top in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch and sill by sub frame and effecting seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 152,440 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 152,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Small crack in screen.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 142,482 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 142,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi feed (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S & N/S REAR spring chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 130,177 miles

Rear both suspension bump stops insecure

exhaust middle box casing hitting heat shield /in poor condition

nsr inner wheel arch to floor corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 130,177 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell to inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing /top mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill by leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell to inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ top mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer sill by leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear both suspension bump stops insecure

exhaust middle box casing hitting heat shield /in poor condition

nsr inner wheel arch to floor corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 122,271 miles

Rear silencer casing deteriorated away

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

Fail 26 May 2015 122,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer casing deteriorated away

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 116,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vin plate painted over on B pillar

Fail 4 Jun 2014 116,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vin plate painted over on B pillar

Pass 10 May 2013 107,759 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 85,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,618 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise perishing to o/s/r tyre .... advise slight corrosion to steel brake pipes ----- advise n/s/f front tyre 3 mm ....... advise front pads about 2/3rds worn ...... advise vehicle leaning on o/s due to uneven load distibution in rear .....

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,330 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,856 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,230 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 ZFV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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