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FN54 GVE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,252 mi
Last recorded153,252 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 GVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 153,252 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO BECOME UN BONDED

N/S/F BUMPER IN SECURE AND STICKING OUT

O/S/F INNER WING HAS HAD SOME REPAIRS CARRIED OUT FROM UNDER BONNET

O/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY INNER EDGE

SLIGHT CRACK O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS

Fail 30 Nov 2016 152,925 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SEVERE CORROSION O/S UNDER BONNET AROUND O/S ENGINE MOUNT AREA (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL SHOWING CORROSION REAR CORNER OF SLIDING DOOR (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR SIDE SECTION AT REAR UNDER VEHICLE SEVERE CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL SEVERE CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FRONT OF SILL UNDER VEHICLE (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR SIDE SECTION UNDER VEHICLE SEVERE CORROSION BEHIND REAR WHEEL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings UNDER OF FRONT STEP SEVERE CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL SEVERE CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO BECOME UN BONDED

N/S/F BUMPER IN SECURE AND STICKING OUT

O/S/F INNER WING HAS HAD SOME REPAIRS CARRIED OUT FROM UNDER BONNET

O/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY INNER EDGE

SLIGHT CRACK O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS

Pass 12 Nov 2015 143,862 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion upper arch inner (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail both sides front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out riggers both sides front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 143,860 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion upper arch inner (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail both sides front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out riggers both sides front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 138,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 138,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 130,665 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 130,665 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 122,920 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2012 122,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

engine sump pan corroded and leaking

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 112,615 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 112,614 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 97,645 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 81,812 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 62,964 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 62,964 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 46,141 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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FN54 GVE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FN54 GVE, 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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FN54 GVE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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