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FJ54 FGA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

253,058 mi
Last recorded253,058 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2021 253,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 250,248 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 250,033 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 247,121 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 247,011 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018
Fail 1 Jun 2018

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated o/s step inner and outer badly corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2017 238,959 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 238,959 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 226,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going into the ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear corrosion outer sill

slightly play in both rear thrust washers

Fail 4 Dec 2015 226,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in both rear thrust washers

Pass 7 Feb 2014 226,199 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 226,198 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise battery light on dash

Pass 2 Oct 2012 215,835 miles

advise n/s/r and o/s/r end float in rear wheels

advise n/s/r tyre valve slight damage

advise spair wheel below 1/6mm

Fail 2 Oct 2012 215,835 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

advise n/s/r and o/s/r end float in rear wheels

advise n/s/r tyre valve slight damage

advise spair wheel below 1/6mm

Pass 4 Apr 2011 175,390 miles

Advise surface corrosion to main brake pipe over the rear axle.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 175,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise surface corrosion to main brake pipe over the rear axle.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 139,685 miles

Advise cover missing off N/S/F Wing mirror but is acceptable.

Advise rear brake disc's are just acceptable.

Advise rear brake imbalance is just acceptable.

Advise slight Horizontal movement in rear wheels.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 139,685 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise cover missing off N/S/F Wing mirror but is acceptable.

Advise rear brake disc's are just acceptable.

Advise rear brake imbalance is just acceptable.

Advise slight Horizontal movement in rear wheels.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 113,678 miles

Advise N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Advise N/S/F Wing mirror cover is damaged but is acceptable.

Advise damp around rear wheel cylinders but found no leaks.

Advise slight horizontal movement in rear wheels.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 113,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Advise N/S/F Wing mirror cover is damaged but is acceptable.

Advise damp around rear wheel cylinders but found no leaks.

Advise slight horizontal movement in rear wheels.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 82,505 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 82,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise spair wheel tyre

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 FGA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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

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