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FV54 GKE

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,829 mi
Last recorded163,829 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 GKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 163,829 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 154,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 154,090 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 145,678 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 145,678 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 137,363 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 137,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 126,114 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 108,787 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 108,787 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 107,364 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 107,364 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 87,825 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 87,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 GKE is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red 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 GKE, 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 FV54 GKE registered?

FV54 GKE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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