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FA53 JEO

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

186,000 mi
Last recorded186,000 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 186,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several areas corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 181,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section small corrosion hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner valance to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner face of chassis rail over axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 177,315 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis small corrosion hole approx 25mm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner valance near spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides box sections adjacent to spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 177,315 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis small corrosion hole approx 25mm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner valance near spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides box sections adjacent to spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 171,441 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 165,423 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 165,422 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine mounting bracket (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box outer skin hanging off

Pass 24 Jan 2017 160,099 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 160,005 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 154,017 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 153,956 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing , near shocker (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing, (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 146,747 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 137,812 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 126,809 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 117,573 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 108,643 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 108,638 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 99,878 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,016 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 77,216 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 56,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 JEO is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JEO, 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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FA53 JEO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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