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FL54 XRT

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,139 mi
Last recorded170,139 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 XRT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 170,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper windscreen damaged

Nearside curtain on body torn

both rear lower corners on cab corroded outwith prescribed area

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2019 169,806 miles

Nearside Rear Upper marker light out

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 28 Oct 2019 169,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill and door step also rear part of outer wing mudguard corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper marker light out

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2018 169,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition

slight amount of grey smoke from exhaust

Fail 30 Oct 2018 169,052 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition

slight amount of grey smoke from exhaust

Pass 25 Oct 2017 167,968 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 167,948 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 161,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear various side marker lights out

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

Offside Rear side marker out

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 6 Sep 2016 161,179 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear various side marker lights out

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

Offside Rear side marker out

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 7 Sep 2015 140,108 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 113,124 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 113,121 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,226 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

slight play at rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 64,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,914 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 55,910 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,016 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 37,945 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,906 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 XRT is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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