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FL54 LJV

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

122,576 mi
Last recorded122,576 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 LJV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 122,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

General rust

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 119,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 119,012 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe in to abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 151,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

prop shaft rear bearing mounting slightly worn

Pass 16 Dec 2019 145,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 145,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 144,546 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 144,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 139,747 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 139,747 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 135,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 128,907 miles

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

prop centre mounting worn

Fail 16 Nov 2015 128,899 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

prop centre mounting worn

Pass 13 Nov 2014 124,350 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 124,344 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 118,346 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 118,344 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 112,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 112,489 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 106,940 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 102,798 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 102,798 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 97,727 miles

offside rear tyre void of tread on inside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2008 91,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 91,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 67,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in both rear inner half shafts

Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,597 miles

slight play in both rear inner half shafts

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 LJV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LJV, 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 LJV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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