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FV54 GPE

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,497 mi
Last recorded178,497 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 GPE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 178,497 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front inners (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Chassis above rear bump stops corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

O/S/F Tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 178,492 miles

Battery insecure On O/S/F Door step (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front inners (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Chassis above rear bump stops corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

O/S/F Tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion O/S/F Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 172,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

rear chassis corrosion noted

signs of corrosion to front inner wings

Fail 4 Jan 2016 172,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

rear chassis corrosion noted

signs of corrosion to front inner wings

Pass 27 Jan 2015 165,994 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 165,747 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 154,351 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 154,351 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 147,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 147,439 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 131,052 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 105,047 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 105,047 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear mudguard insecure

osr handbrake cable has been rubbing on inside of wheel

Pass 19 Dec 2007 74,380 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 GPE is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc 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 GPE, 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 GPE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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