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FH54 NWV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

159,350 mi
Last recorded159,350 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 159,350 miles

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

General surface corrosion on all chassis

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight from hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 159,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General surface corrosion on all chassis

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight from hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 159,330 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting lowrr step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded all marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn diff end of prop (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 157,635 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 157,625 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced STEP, INNER & OUTER SILL UP TO WING (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEP BASE PLATE BADLY CORRODED, STRONG ADVISE TO HAVE REPAIRED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 153,733 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 153,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 154,396 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 154,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 153,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 151,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material round chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 151,189 miles

Front Upper Position lamp not working cab markers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated 2nd centre bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material round chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2019 149,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 4 Dec 2019 149,746 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 3 Dec 2018 146,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

both front inner brake discs corroded and pitted

corrosion to both front door steps

hand brake cable outer casing slightly damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2017 144,517 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded and scored

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded, no sharp edges

Oil leak from engine ()

Prop shaft center bearing rubber deteriorated and lose

front ARB 'D'bushes worn

Fail 2 Dec 2017 144,502 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded under vehicle, rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45 % imbalance seen during test (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, inner sill, step and rear of cab (5.2.6)

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

Front brake discs heavily corroded and scored

Nearside Rear Inner tyre deflated

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

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded, no sharp edges

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Prop shaft center bearing rubber deteriorated and lose

front ARB 'D'bushes worn

Pass 2 Dec 2016 139,640 miles

Front Inner brake discs slightly corroded

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

Offside body step corroded

slight corrosion to front wheel arches

Fail 2 Dec 2016 139,640 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside All position lamps not working side markers (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Inner brake discs slightly corroded

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

Offside body step corroded

slight corrosion to front wheel arches

Pass 4 Nov 2015 129,635 miles

oil leak

exhaust outer casing corroded and damaged

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip x 3 (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 129,635 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working centre (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip x 3 (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant leak

exhaust outer casing corroded and damaged

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 120,210 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 120,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 108,757 miles

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

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

n/s/f side repeater damaged

n/s/r half shaft seal leaking

nail in offside inner rear tyre

o/s/r lens damaged

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 108,755 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f side repeater damaged

n/s/r half shaft seal leaking

nail in offside inner rear tyre

o/s/r lens damaged

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 98,650 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 98,495 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,294 miles

nearside rear hub oilseal leaking onto exterior of backplate

nearside rear lower drop link nut slightly loose

slight play in offside front draglink

Pass 16 Nov 2010 73,427 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 63,077 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

nsr outer tyre has a very small cut to tread

Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,712 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 53,711 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,098 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 50,098 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r mudguards broken / missing

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 NWV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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

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