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FP54 LML

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,049 mi
Last recorded121,049 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 LML
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 121,049 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer rear and front inner sill covered with sealant

vehicle under body has surface rust

Fail 10 Feb 2016 121,049 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer rear and front inner sill covered with sealant

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle under body has surface rust

Pass 11 Aug 2014 112,499 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

all four jacking point/ sills damaged (heavily corroded)

both side sill corroded/ underbody corroded

front wipers blade worn

n/s/r tyre perish on sidewall

Fail 28 Jul 2014 112,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both side sill corroded/ underbody corroded

front wipers blade worn

n/s/r tyre perish on sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2013 104,074 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sides sills and steps slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre wall damage

Fail 11 Jul 2013 104,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sides sills and steps slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre wall damage

Pass 12 Jul 2012 96,081 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded in vicinity of front flexy pipe

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,046 miles

slight signs of corrosion both sides sills and steps

Fail 12 Jul 2011 83,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight signs of corrosion both sides sills and steps

Pass 17 Jul 2010 73,041 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leaks on engine

slight damage to offside rear light lense

uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,037 miles

exhaust system corroded in places

handbrake travel high

offside front bumper fixing broken

offside rear light lense damaged on reflector

various areas of corrosion under vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2009 61,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

exhaust system corroded in places

handbrake travel high

offside front bumper fixing broken

offside rear light lense damaged on reflector

various areas of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2007 52,134 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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FP54 LML is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FP54 LML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP54 LML registered?

FP54 LML is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is FP54 LML safe to buy?

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