MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger near subframe (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring hanger, various areas (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (both sides) (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger near subframe (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring hanger, various areas (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member in various places (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring hanger, various areas (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring hanger, various areas (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside wiperblade split
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
slight end float movement in rear axle
slight play in both front steering arms
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight end float movement in rear axle
slight play in both front steering arms
all steel brakepipes slightly corroded but not considered to be excessive.
keep an eye on both front tyres they are wearing on inside edges. offside front on just over 3mm on inside edge.
keep an eye on both rear tyres. both on just over 3mm of tread in centre of tread.
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
all steel brakepipes slightly corroded but not considered to be excessive.
keep an eye on both front tyres they are wearing on inside edges. offside front on just over 3mm on inside edge.
keep an eye on both rear tyres. both on just over 3mm of tread in centre of tread.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FA53 JGX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FA53 JGX, 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 JGX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 February 2004.
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