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FD53 YDX

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,194 mi
Last recorded115,194 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 YDX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 115,194 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 115,184 miles

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

Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 110,298 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH INNER ARCHES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 104,109 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 99,425 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 93,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 90,527 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 90,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 88,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 85,750 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,764 miles

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE JUST ACCEPTABLE

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

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE JUST ACCEPTABLE

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread JUST ACCEPTABLE (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 77,860 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT IN TESTABLE AREA

Fail 10 Feb 2016 77,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT IN TESTABLE AREA

Pass 24 Jan 2015 72,359 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 69,085 miles

centre mirror missing

Fail 12 Feb 2014 69,084 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre mirror missing

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,173 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY PITTED WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 8 Aug 2012 67,165 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY PITTED WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 17 May 2011 55,864 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 55,400 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,167 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 46,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,325 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,232 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 35,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,299 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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FD53 YDX is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD53 YDX, 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 YDX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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