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FL54 OSU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

309,039 mi
Last recorded309,039 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 309,039 miles

CORROSION EVIDENT N/S/R CHASSIS

CORROSION EVIDENT O/S/R CHASSIS

EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 308,507 miles

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

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

CORROSION EVIDENT N/S/R CHASSIS

CORROSION EVIDENT O/S/R CHASSIS

EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 287,507 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

[ADVISE]MOVEMENT EVIDENT TO O/SIDE AND N/SIDE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HALF SHAFTS

Fail 12 Mar 2015 160,409 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

[ADVISE]MOVEMENT EVIDENT TO O/SIDE AND N/SIDE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HALF SHAFTS

Pass 11 Mar 2014 260,138 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 260,138 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 225,489 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 225,090 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

[ADVISE] INTERMITTENT FAULT WITH DRIVERS DOOR EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE

Pass 12 Mar 2012 190,100 miles

ADVISE PLAY EVIDENT IN REAR AXLE HALF SHAFTS

Fail 6 Mar 2012 189,667 miles

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

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

ADVISE PLAY EVIDENT IN REAR AXLE HALF SHAFTS

Pass 10 Mar 2011 169,906 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 169,890 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 128,184 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2010 127,987 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 85,230 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 64,589 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 64,587 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 OSU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is FL54 OSU safe to buy?

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