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FV54 GJY

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

229,103 mi
Last recorded229,103 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 GJY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 229,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front outer sill is damaged

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 7 Feb 2018 229,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 50% (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front n/s outer sill is slightly damaged

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

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 218,317 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 202,285 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 202,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 178,334 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 150,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 131,835 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

van fully cladd at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2012 113,730 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 91,364 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 75,204 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,128 miles

o/s rack end play

Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,322 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 GJY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver 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 GJY, 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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What year was FV54 GJY registered?

FV54 GJY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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The MOT history for FV54 GJY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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