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FV54 EHZ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

158,004 mi
Last recorded158,004 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 EHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 158,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

both front outer sills damaged

both rear bump stop rubbers insecure

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 30 Oct 2015 158,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

both front outer sills damaged

both rear bump stop rubbers insecure

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 14 Oct 2015 157,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings offside rear inner rack joint (2.2.B.1h)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear cross member underpanel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both rear bump stop rubbers insecure

corrosion noted to both front wheel arches

damage noted to nearside front outer sill

slight play noted to nearside inner rack end

Pass 2 Oct 2014 139,128 miles

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches and floor corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 139,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches and floor corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 119,893 miles

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch and floor

play noted to offside front and nearside front inner rack joints

slight corrosion noted to offside rear outer sill

Fail 7 Oct 2013 119,893 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch and floor

play noted to offside front and nearside front inner rack joints

slight corrosion noted to offside rear outer sill

Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,086 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight damage to nearside front sill

Fail 25 Sep 2012 104,086 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight damage to nearside front sill

Pass 5 Oct 2011 99,673 miles

nearside front seatbelt frayed

nearside wing mirror cracked

offside rack end slight play

surface corrsion to both outer sills

Fail 6 Oct 2010 84,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside front and nearside front inner steering rack joints slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside front and nearside front inner steering rack joints slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,840 miles

Handbrake travel.

O/S/F fog lamp not working.

O/S/R tyre getting low.

Slight damage noted to o/s/r reflector.

Fail 7 Oct 2009 69,840 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Handbrake travel.

O/S/F fog lamp not working.

O/S/R tyre getting low.

Slight damage noted to o/s/r reflector.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F fog lamp not working

Slight damage noted to o/s/r reflector.

Slight play noted to o/s steering rack knuckle joint.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,585 miles

handbrake travel

rear brakes noisey - squealing.

Fail 6 Oct 2007 40,585 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

handbrake travel

rear brakes noisey - squealing.

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 EHZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EHZ, 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 EHZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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