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FH54 SXR

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,346 mi
Last recorded243,346 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 243,346 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

General underbody corrosion.

Long handbrake lever travel.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch area corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides. (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 243,345 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

General underbody corrosion.

Long handbrake lever travel.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch area corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides. (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 242,304 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Door step area corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hub seal weeping.

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch area corroded and holed.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 242,304 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Door step area corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hub seal weeping.

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch area corroded and holed.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 241,971 miles

Exhaust system corroded and has small leaks of gases

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Door step area corroded and holed

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hub seal has a small leak of oil

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 241,907 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded and has small leaks of gases

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Door step area corroded and holed

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hub seal has a small leak of oil

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 241,741 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

General underbody corrosion and holed.

Nearside Rear Hub damp.

Nearside Step area mounting corroded and holed.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 241,741 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

General underbody corrosion and holed.

Nearside Rear Hub damp.

Nearside Step area mounting corroded and holed.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 240,987 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear propshaft donut deteriorated.

Fail 13 Aug 2021 240,987 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear propshaft donut deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jun 2021 240,756 miles

All seat belts slow to return.

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

General underbody corrosion.

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 240,709 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

All seat belts slow to return.

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

General underbody corrosion.

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 239,167 miles

All seat belts are slow to return.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre prop bearing deteriorated.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

General underbody corrosion.

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

Steering rack damp.

Steps Corroded and holed but not in prescribed area.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 237,719 miles

Centre brake pipes corroded

Centre prop bearing deteriorated

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

Front brake pipes corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2020 237,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Wear to drivers seat

Pass 6 Jan 2020 236,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 236,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 235,232 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,502 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,822 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 71,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,347 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,761 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,333 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,532 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 23,593 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,022 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 SXR is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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