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FV54 VZN

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

256,082 mi
Last recorded256,082 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 256,082 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 247,813 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 80,054 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 229,127 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 225,990 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slighty noisy

Pass 7 Sep 2012 201,234 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 201,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 174,239 miles

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

o/s/f wheel bearing rough

Pass 9 Sep 2011 174,239 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing rough

Fail 17 Sep 2010 143,516 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front number plate delaminated.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 143,516 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front number plate delaminated.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 118,016 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 118,016 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 79,196 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 79,196 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 VZN is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV54 VZN registered?

FV54 VZN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is FV54 VZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 VZN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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