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FD53 AEE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 AEE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022

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

Complete underside of vehicle has heavy amounts of under-seal

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Chassis around OS engine mount corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle in general not in good condition

Fail 4 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Complete underside of vehicle has heavy amounts of under-seal

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Chassis around OS engine mount corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle in general not in good condition

Pass 3 Feb 2020 123,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 121,992 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 119,293 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 8 Feb 2018 119,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Feb 2017 117,101 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 117,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside doorstep corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 115,295 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 115,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 113,565 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 111,817 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 108,951 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 108,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 106,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 103,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 103,713 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 100,356 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 94,432 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 85,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s hand brake not locking

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 14 Feb 2008 85,792 miles

n/s hand brake not locking

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 15 Jan 2007 63,181 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 63,181 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FD53 AEE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FD53 AEE, 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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FD53 AEE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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