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FH54 RZA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

310,757 mi
Last recorded310,757 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 310,757 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 301,585 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 207,836 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 270,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 240,946 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 229,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 208,043 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front inner wings corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2014 208,043 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

front inner wings corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2013 349,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 291,997 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 291,966 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 201,943 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 3 Jan 2012 201,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 152,355 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 152,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 149,433 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 139,383 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 139,380 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 109,349 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 109,347 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RZA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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