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FV54 PTY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,275 mi
Last recorded194,275 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 194,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all under side of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2019 194,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all under side of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2018 188,226 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 188,226 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 181,022 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 180,984 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside loading door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 172,673 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 172,622 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 161,388 miles

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside outer sills have corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2014 147,561 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 133,226 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 120,038 miles

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

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorted

Pass 6 Jan 2012 120,038 miles

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorted

Pass 11 Jan 2011 112,590 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 11 Jan 2011 112,590 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 13 Jan 2010 103,353 miles

Slight play in N/S/f antiroll bar D bush

Slight smearing from wiper blades

Fail 13 Jan 2010 103,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in N/S/f antiroll bar D bush

Slight smearing from wiper blades

Pass 7 Jan 2009 88,102 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 88,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 66,931 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 PTY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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