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FL54 OTV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,838 mi
Last recorded180,838 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 180,838 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front to rear brake pipes have surface rust

o/s wiper blade perished

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2017 180,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front to rear brake pipes have surface rust

o/s wiper blade perished

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 174,583 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2016 174,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2015 130,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 150,869 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Aug 2013 139,952 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 130,852 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 121,536 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 111,995 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 101,675 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 92,128 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 92,128 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,591 miles

slight play in offside steering track rod inner knuckle

Fail 28 Sep 2007 66,591 miles

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

slight play in offside steering track rod inner knuckle

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 OTV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTV, 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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What year was FL54 OTV registered?

FL54 OTV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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