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FH54 LWW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

320,667 mi
Last recorded320,667 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 LWW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 320,667 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on corner

Fuel cap difficult to open.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger not attached to pipe.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Small holes in rear wheel arches.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 320,653 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal rubber worn on corner

Fuel cap difficult to open.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger not attached to pipe.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Small holes in rear wheel arches.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 320,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn on corner.

Fuel cap difficult to open.

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Small holes in rear wheel arches.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 311,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch and brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

rear chassis members area of the rear axle bump stops slight corrosion

smoke reading K= 0.63

Fail 11 Dec 2013 311,247 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

clutch and brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

rear chassis members area of the rear axle bump stops slight corrosion

smoke reading K= 0.63

Fail 19 Dec 2012 276,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on the outer edges

slight corrosion on the rear chassis members in the area of the rear axle bump stops

Pass 19 Dec 2012 276,534 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on the outer edges

slight corrosion on the rear chassis members in the area of the rear axle bump stops

Pass 13 Dec 2011 238,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

coolant level on minimum mark

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 14 Dec 2010 201,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre tread (no cords/ply exposed)

cuts in o/s/r tyre tread (no cords/ply exposed)

slight body damage to n/s/f under door (no sharp edge)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 164,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 128,194 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Dec 2008 128,194 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Dec 2007 94,699 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)

very slight deterioration on front & rear number plates

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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FH54 LWW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FH54 LWW, 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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FH54 LWW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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