MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pips corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general underbody corrosion
vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pips corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general underbody corrosion
vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Lower inner sill holed
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear snapped (7.1.1)
Headlamp not working on main beam offside (1.7.5a)
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view nearside front (8.1.2a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working offside rear (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working nearside rear (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre rear valance (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear lower inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front and rear inner to outer sills holed (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' centre (8.3.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Greased brake pipes
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside rear wheel bearing slightyly noisey
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advise driver is a massive bell end!
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
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)
front brake pads low
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV54 TGU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?
FV54 TGU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 2004.
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