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FH54 SXM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,388 mi
Last recorded151,388 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 May 2024 151,388 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded pipe from steering rack to power steering pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated central rear mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe after centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipes not supported at centre or rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged upper mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

excessive corrision to osf inner chassis not considered strucutual

front cross member/beam excessively corroded not strucutual

general corrision to under side of vehicle

osf tyre damage to outer sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2023 150,633 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch not within 30cm on body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body has sperate body (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

underbody sur face rust

Pass 4 Jan 2021 143,413 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 135,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (front sections) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Mud guard loose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear chassis cross member poorly repaired

Pass 22 Jun 2018 126,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 126,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 119,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front sections of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 112,089 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 102,801 miles

Offside rear handbrake cable catching on wheel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 102,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear handbrake cable catching on wheel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 95,629 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 95,627 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 89,643 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,354 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 81,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,900 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 70,900 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 62,591 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,520 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,647 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,746 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 23,639 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,639 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 14,294 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 SXM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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