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FA53 CFM

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,889 mi
Last recorded199,889 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 CFM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 199,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside handbrake cable fouling spring

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sillsboth sides. Inner wheel arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside handbrake cable fouling spring

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 198,299 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 194,911 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 194,911 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 188,859 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 169,603 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 169,603 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 150,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 123,020 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 123,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 101,220 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 99,027 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 77,831 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FA53 CFM is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA53 CFM, 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 FA53 CFM registered?

FA53 CFM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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The MOT history for FA53 CFM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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