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FX54 XAG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,740 mi
Last recorded83,740 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 83,740 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,662 miles

Both front inner sills holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Unable to assess welded areas as they have been heavily undersealed

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2015 78,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

o/s & n/s front inner sills holed outwith prescribed areas

Pass 19 Dec 2013 73,069 miles

Both front inner sills corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 73,069 miles

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

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

Both front inner sills corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,731 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2012 68,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,083 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 64,083 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front screen wipers advise replacement

Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,340 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

BOTH OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR GLASS IS CRACKED

Fail 15 Dec 2010 57,340 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

BOTH OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR GLASS IS CRACKED

OIL DID NOT SHOW ON DIPSTICK = TOPPED UP 2LTRS.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,198 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,299 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,388 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 38,388 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XAG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FX54 XAG, 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 FX54 XAG registered?

FX54 XAG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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