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FL54 KGG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests47 (31 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate66%

Mileage

213,144 mi
Last recorded213,144 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

31 pass 16 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 213,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 213,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2025 215,393 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 215,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT ENGINE SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CLOSE TO SHOCKER MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 16 Apr 2025 212,778 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 212,767 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component top of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 212,752 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component top of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 209,933 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 209,309 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 209,306 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indactor is flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2023 206,750 miles

heavy diesel knock

orange airbag light flashed on and then stayed off

Pass 14 Mar 2023 204,735 miles

Lots of welding been carried out on vehicle

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Very noisy engine

Pass 25 Aug 2022 202,423 miles

Engine noisy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 200,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Noisy engine

Offside Front cv boot clip

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 167,254 miles

Noise engine

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 197,249 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on chain cover (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Noise engine

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 193,671 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 193,667 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 188,076 miles

Coolant leak antifreeze stain underside of engine ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 186,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre, uneven wear inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2020 186,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre, uneven wear inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2019 182,982 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 182,978 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 180,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Wishbone, large rubber bush splitting

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 104,878 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 104,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,069 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn misshapen inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2018 102,069 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn misshapen inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2017 96,779 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 96,776 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jun 2017 95,784 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail & inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded brake pipe mounting point (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front passenger seat,2 places floor and inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and bottom of inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward mounting point inner sill & floor bearer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting point inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded brake pipe mounting point (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers seat, inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward mounting point inner & outer sill, & floor bearer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and bottom of inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

hole corrosion os inner sill, corrosion ns & os inner and outer sills

Fail 11 May 2017 95,776 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/f inner wing corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/f floor around seat mounts (5.2.6)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/f inner wing corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor around seat mount and step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor around seat mount and step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 88,003 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 87,997 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,300 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 73,680 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 73,680 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,584 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,537 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 65,111 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,206 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,919 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,172 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,561 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,921 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,246 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 KGG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66%.

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

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