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HD54 FTX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

147,332 mi
Last recorded147,332 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 FTX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 147,332 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear under seal sprayed

Pass 16 Sep 2024 146,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 146,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 146,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 146,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022
Fail 9 Jun 2022

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Rear chassis to bumper. Both Rear sills. Front wheel arches. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2021 156,783 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 137,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 132,160 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 132,160 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 129,540 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 129,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 124,359 miles

Nearside Outer seal some corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2015 119,862 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 119,858 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 114,116 miles

Oil leak

wipers smeary

Fail 9 Oct 2014

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Oil leak

wipers smeary

Pass 15 Oct 2013 109,638 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 109,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 105,012 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 105,012 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 99,697 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 93,595 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,641 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 86,641 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 79,457 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 79,457 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,333 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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HD54 FTX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HD54 FTX, 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 HD54 FTX registered?

HD54 FTX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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