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FV54 TGU

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

198,804 mi
Last recorded198,804 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 TGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 198,804 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 198,804 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 186,748 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 186,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 174,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower inner sill holed

Pass 14 Apr 2016 170,999 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 170,998 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 164,175 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 161,169 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 161,169 miles

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

advise driver is a massive bell end!

Pass 23 Feb 2013 152,395 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 143,762 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 131,506 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 131,506 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 108,934 miles

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 108,933 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 80,030 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 58,161 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 58,161 miles

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

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 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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