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FJ54 FFZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,323 mi
Last recorded159,323 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 FFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 159,323 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Outer sills badly corroded (5.2.6)

Various corrosion area's on underside of the vehicle

parking brake requirements only just meet

Fail 18 Oct 2016 159,321 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Outer sills badly corroded (5.2.6)

Various corrosion area's on underside of the vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2015 150,314 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 150,314 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 142,324 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 142,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 136,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front seat belt taped at time of test

Fail 14 Oct 2013 136,046 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front seat belt taped at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2012 125,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 24 Sep 2012 125,197 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2011 108,624 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 108,623 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 88,296 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 68,891 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 48,838 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 48,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,712 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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FJ54 FFZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FJ54 FFZ, 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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FJ54 FFZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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