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AT53 BYU

2004 Ford F350

Black Diesel 6000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,504 mi
Last recorded72,504 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford F35084,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 BYU
MakeFord
ModelF350
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,000cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 72,504 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 72,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 70,316 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 70,313 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking at abs module (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Nov 2024 70,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 69,448 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tub out rigger near side + off side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 69,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tub out rigger near side + off side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 69,415 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2015 65,222 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 65,183 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,192 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 60,535 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 58,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 53,176 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,502 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,058 miles

How Reliable is the Ford F350?

Based on 2,320 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,897
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
fog lamp not working 43
Battery insecure 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 25
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AT53 BYU is a 2004 Ford F350 in Black with a 6,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Ford F350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 84,894 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 F350 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AT53 BYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford F350 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Ford F350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AT53 BYU registered?

AT53 BYU is a 2004 Ford F350, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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