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FV54 PNL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,254 mi
Last recorded188,254 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 PNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 188,254 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch to floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 176,101 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 164,921 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush nearside front inner tie rod slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion offside front inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush offside front inner tie rod slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 164,910 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside front inner wing (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage offside rear outer wing (chalked) (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside around suspension mounting and behind (chalked) (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside rear (chalked) (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear (chalked) (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front nearside front inner tie rod slight play

Offside Front offside front inner tie rod slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2016 153,818 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 138,954 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 138,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 128,086 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 117,785 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 117,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 110,151 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 110,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2010 100,239 miles

N/S/R Tyre sidewall cracking.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 92,412 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 81,753 miles

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

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

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

would suggest disc change at next pad replacement

Fail 22 Dec 2008 81,753 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

would suggest disc change at next pad replacement

Pass 18 Dec 2007 62,825 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 PNL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PNL, 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 PNL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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