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FX54 PHU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,850 mi
Last recorded106,850 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 PHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 106,850 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 106,785 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,769 miles

Oil leak ()

vehicle fully undersealed following various welding repairs

vehicles outer sills undersealed

Fail 8 Mar 2018 98,648 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

mid box corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

wipers poor

Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,329 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 94,324 miles

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,587 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back panel (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 16 Feb 2016 91,587 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back panel (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 11 Feb 2016 91,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear lamps (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch/floor (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch/floor (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle out of balance when applied. (75%) nearside lowest. (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,647 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 69,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion to nsr inner sill

Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,235 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 67,235 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 63,085 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 63,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,881 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,079 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,421 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,771 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,309 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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FX54 PHU 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 65%.

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 FX54 PHU, 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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FX54 PHU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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