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FH54 LXL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

258,054 mi
Last recorded258,054 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 258,054 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance secured with tape (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

tested in wet condition

various under vehicle corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2017 258,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance secured with tape (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

tested in wet condition

various under vehicle corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2016 247,524 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 247,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill front and rear (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill front and rear (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 226,113 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 226,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 206,515 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 206,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 194,271 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 194,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 182,362 miles

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

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

glow plug light flashing.

Pass 11 May 2011 171,133 miles

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

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

rear driveshafts have end float exhaust emmissions too clean,osf tyre wall damaged and centre rear exhaust rubber fitted.

Fail 11 May 2011 171,133 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

exhaust emissions undetected and too clean

osf tyre wall damaged

Pass 11 May 2011 171,133 miles

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

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

exhaust emissions undetected and too clean

osf tyre wall damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2010 159,378 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 159,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 148,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 122,182 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 122,182 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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 LXL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LXL, 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 LXL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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