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FV54 ECX

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,074 mi
Last recorded22,074 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 ECX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 22,074 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner wing both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

vehicle tested without body

Fail 6 Feb 2018 22,073 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at antiroll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 18,303 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 1,582 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 112,145 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 7,953 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 105,982 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 101,283 miles

advise slight deterioration on near side wishbone bush

Fail 21 Dec 2011 101,251 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise slight deterioration on near side wishbone bush

Pass 10 Dec 2010 90,247 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 80,436 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 73,862 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 55,964 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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FV54 ECX is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FV54 ECX, 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 ECX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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