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FX54 XZL

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

87,500 mi
Last recorded87,500 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 XZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,500 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 87,402 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,662 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Attached to the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 85,661 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke from the exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Attached to the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 83,191 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion 0uter sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 83,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion 0uter sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,636 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive w/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive w/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 79,633 miles

Centre Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/ sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive w/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive w/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,417 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015

Registration plate lamp not fitted number plate bulb out (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,262 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 72,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,982 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 61,982 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,352 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,477 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 43,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,631 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 33,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 26,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

horn sound low

Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,517 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

horn sound low

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,072 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 XZL is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

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

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