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FV54 GPZ

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,938 mi
Last recorded94,938 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 94,938 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 94,927 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 92,242 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 88,475 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 85,795 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 83,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 83,717 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,908 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 80,908 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 80,228 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 80,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 79,204 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 79,201 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,428 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 75,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,807 miles

Nearside Rear minor cracks in tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Dec 2014 70,211 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front wipers

n/s side door can not be opened

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,478 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,322 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 59,817 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 54,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,261 miles

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,166 miles

n/s mirror GLASS broken

Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,623 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,861 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 GPZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GPZ, 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 GPZ registered?

FV54 GPZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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