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FH54 OHZ

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,087 mi
Last recorded172,087 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 OHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 172,087 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle greased (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust boxes both corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2024 171,306 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 171,306 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch has several holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step has a hole due to corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge down to 2nd course of rubber 185/75R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively across rear axle (1.2.1 (e))

Reverse lights come on when fog lamp is switched on

Pass 15 Dec 2022 168,680 miles

Nearside Front Crash bar has corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Crash bar has corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 168,680 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Crash bar has corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Crash bar has corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 167,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 4 Oct 2019 163,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 156,713 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 149,873 miles

Ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s inner track rod joints (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes heavily greased preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2016 143,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

all brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Oct 2015 134,607 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 121,514 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,498 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,237 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,447 miles

Both high level front marker lights not working

Front disc brakes worn, scored and corroded

Nearside side marker lights not working

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside side marker lights not working

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 66,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Both high level front marker lights not working

Front disc brakes worn, scored and corroded

Nearside side marker lights not working

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

Offside side marker lights not working

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,991 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

slight play rack both sides

Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,793 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,365 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 46,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,512 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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FH54 OHZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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