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FY54 UCF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,969 mi
Last recorded179,969 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 UCF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 179,969 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Rear chassis and cross member weld repairs and corrosion

inner wheel arches corroding

sills weld repairs and corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2019 179,969 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Rear chassis and cross member weld repairs and corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

inner wheel arches corroding

sills weld repairs and corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2017 114,775 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 114,676 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,052 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 95,695 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 95,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill/floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing /chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing/floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 87,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 87,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 77,868 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 70,386 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,490 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 63,360 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 57,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 57,398 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 51,357 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall has slight damage

Pass 9 Dec 2008 42,883 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 32,053 miles

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

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

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 UCF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY54 UCF, 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 UCF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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