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FL54 EJG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,125 mi
Last recorded170,125 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 EJG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 170,125 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s front door steps (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 166,134 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 166,131 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 166,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill & outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing both (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 146,419 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 146,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door step (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door step (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release front (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 101,164 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 101,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 94,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,585 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,950 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 63,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

play in both sides rack ends

Pass 6 Aug 2011 62,724 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,167 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,742 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 47,739 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,707 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 34,477 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 23,059 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,059 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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FL54 EJG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FL54 EJG, 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 EJG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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