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FV54 DYB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,498 mi
Last recorded153,498 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 DYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2016 153,498 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both front (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear live axel has a slight oil leak.

very rusty sills ( rust hole)

very rusty under body

Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus tyre is wearing on both edges very badly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 142,812 miles

Both sills are rusty.

The offside font wheel bearing has slight play.

Fail 6 May 2015 142,812 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both sills are rusty.

The offside font wheel bearing has slight play.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 133,135 miles

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

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

There is a slight oil leak from the nearside rear hub.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 133,135 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

There is a slight oil leak from the nearside rear hub.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 119,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s sill very rusty

o/s sill very rusty

rusty drivers door catch

Fail 20 Feb 2013 119,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s sill very rusty

o/s sill very rusty

rusty drivers door catch

Pass 15 Nov 2011 107,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side rear hub seal weaping

Fail 15 Nov 2011 107,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear hub seal weaping

Pass 2 Nov 2010 97,050 miles

front brake discs wearing low

Fail 1 Nov 2010 96,914 miles

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

front brake discs wearing low

Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,730 miles

brake fluid level close to minimum

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear seats not fitted at time of test,belts not tested

Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,744 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,253 miles

advisorys attatched

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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FV54 DYB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV54 DYB, 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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FV54 DYB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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