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FA53 LLV

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,102 mi
Last recorded127,102 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 LLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 127,102 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previous welding and covered with underseal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 125,089 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front both inner wheel arches have corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 123,349 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 120,509 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

noise on nearside front wheel bearing

noise on offside front wheel bearing

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 120,505 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

noise on nearside front wheel bearing

noise on offside front wheel bearing

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 113,844 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 102,853 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 93,553 miles

Auxillary drive belt deteriorated

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,637 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,977 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 75,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,500 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 69,490 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside outer rear sill corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,341 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,952 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,736 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,592 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,084 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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FA53 LLV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LLV, 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 LLV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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