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FL54 KGV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,643 mi
Last recorded134,643 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 134,643 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 134,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 129,489 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 123,860 miles

underneath covered in underseal

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

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front & back (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

N/S R & O/S R inner wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 123,663 miles

Front Emissions not tested blowing, (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure flex blowing badly, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt detached, (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever sticking up, (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner step corroded to front,

Offside Front Lower inner sill holed and corroded, not near any mounting point / or safety belt area,

Pass 31 Oct 2019 119,827 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,429 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 112,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

NSR & OSR bump stops insecure.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,110 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 104,102 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f step inner edge (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f upper susp mount area. o/s/r chassis above leaf spring. o/s inner and outer sills. n/s inner and outer sills. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 97,366 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 97,366 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 97,358 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,182 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 92,495 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 92,487 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 89,796 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 89,796 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,182 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 87,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,938 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2013 76,438 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 76,438 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 70,617 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,617 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 62,945 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,945 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,566 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,887 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 41,385 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,158 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 17,192 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 KGV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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