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FY54 TVE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,908 mi
Last recorded141,908 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 TVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 141,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides from front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 139,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 139,958 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 139,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step / sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 139,476 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 139,347 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill silicon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bottom bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 138,078 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 136,576 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 136,139 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 136,090 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 135,207 miles

Offside Front tyre inner tread edge cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2016 132,792 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 131,370 miles

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

rear seat-belts not tested due to luggage on seats

Fail 2 Feb 2015 131,367 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear seat-belts not tested due to luggage on seats

Pass 30 Jun 2014 130,018 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 123,604 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 123,604 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2012 106,435 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 106,422 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front brake discs excessively worn and damage

power steering fluid below min

Pass 27 May 2011 96,248 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 96,248 miles

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

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

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

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

off side rear door handle not working

wheel alighnment needed

Pass 25 May 2010 80,000 miles

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

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers door step is corroded

Fail 24 May 2010 79,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers door step is corroded

Pass 20 May 2009 59,122 miles

brake pedal anti slip wearing

damage to front grill

inter cooler body damaged

n/s/r marker light in op

nail in n/s/r outer tyre

play rear anti roll bar inner & outer bushes

steering colmn lower seal adrift

Fail 19 May 2009 59,121 miles

Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal anti slip wearing

damage to front grill

inter cooler body damaged

n/s/r marker light in op

nail in n/s/r outer tyre

play rear anti roll bar inner & outer bushes

steering colmn lower seal adrift

Pass 27 May 2008 46,772 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 46,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,826 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

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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FY54 TVE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY54 TVE, 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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FY54 TVE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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