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GV54 FVM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,592 mi
Last recorded141,592 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 FVM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 141,592 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 141,530 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 139,371 miles

both front lower suspension gaiters starting to split but still maintaining a sealing arrangement at time of test

brake pedal rubber worn near to limit

front number plate in poor condition

nearside outer sill badly corroded but outside of a prescribed area

oil leaking from turbo area

rear chassis corroded over rear axle on both sides

windscreen badly cracked on o/s/top corner but not in drivers view of road

windscreen damaged to limit of zone (A).

Fail 31 Mar 2017 139,371 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamps come on with brake lights (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front lower step area corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting point (5.2.6)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lights not working when position lamps are on (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower suspension gaiters starting to split but still maintaining a sealing arrangement at time of test

brake pedal rubber worn near to limit

front number plate in poor condition

nearside outer sill badly corroded but outside of a prescribed area

oil leaking from turbo area

rear chassis corroded over rear axle on both sides

windscreen badly cracked on o/s/top corner but not in drivers view of road

windscreen damaged to limit of zone (A).

Pass 15 Apr 2016 136,918 miles

brake pedal rubber worn near limit

exhaust box in poor condition

front number plate in poor condtion

nearside front floor/step area in poor condition

windscreen cracked in top offside corner but in drivers view of road

Fail 8 Apr 2016 136,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor pan /step area (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outre sill (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber worn near limit

exhaust box in poor condition

front number plate in poor condtion

nearside front floor/step area in poor condition

windscreen cracked in top offside corner but in drivers view of road

Pass 20 Mar 2015 132,608 miles

Spare tyre is worn smooth.

Windscreen damaged in various places of the swept area. All within limits at time of testing.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 132,608 miles

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

Spare tyre is worn smooth.

Windscreen damaged in various places of the swept area. All within limits at time of testing.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 128,913 miles

Corrosion coming in various areas under vehicle.

Front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing.

Nearside front tyre wearing low.

Silencer corroding.

Slight play in steering rack.

Windscreen cracked in zone A larger than 10 mm but at top of screen, also zone A includes other damage but none larger than 10 mm.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 128,911 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Corrosion coming in various areas under vehicle.

Front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing.

Nearside front tyre wearing low.

Silencer corroding.

Slight play in steering rack.

Windscreen cracked in zone A larger than 10 mm but at top of screen, also zone A includes other damage but none larger than 10 mm.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 115,898 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 115,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 101,848 miles

the front number plate is damaged

the n/s front tyre has damage to the outer side wall nearing limits

the n/s front tyre us wearing smooth on the outer shoulder

the windscreen has slight damage to the centre of the screen

Fail 19 Mar 2012 101,846 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

the front number plate is damaged

the n/s front tyre has damage to the outer side wall nearing limits

the n/s front tyre is wearing smooth on the outer shoulder

windscreen has slight damage to the centre of the screen

Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,595 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are in poor condition

rear n/s tyre is cracked in the tread

sump is leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2011 85,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes are in poor condition

rear n/s tyre is cracked in the tread

sump is leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,727 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,817 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 33,202 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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GV54 FVM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GV54 FVM, 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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GV54 FVM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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