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FL54 AVE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

163,024 mi
Last recorded163,024 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 AVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 163,024 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes running along rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and cross-members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 163,024 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes running along rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and cross-members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023
Fail 28 Jan 2023

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step and inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 154,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH IS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front UNDERSIDE OF DOORSTEP HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 14 Nov 2020 140,912 miles

offside inner step sill corroded (not in prescribed area)

Pass 26 Oct 2019 124,683 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 124,683 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 110,804 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 110,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,743 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 104,726 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 91,633 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,277 miles

tyres worn /low

Fail 13 Nov 2014 64,134 miles

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

offside h/brake cable - outer sleeve damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2014 64,134 miles

offside h/brake cable - outer sleeve damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,840 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 34,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,126 miles

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

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

cut in o/s/r inner tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,844 miles

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

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

offside inner rear cut to tread but not to cords

Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,814 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2008 14,132 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 13,961 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 10,116 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 10,116 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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FL54 AVE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FL54 AVE, 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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FL54 AVE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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