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FE53 SSV

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,731 mi
Last recorded96,731 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 SSV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 96,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front near side inner front flitch starting to corrode

Offside body starting to corrode

Rear number plate damaged

all wheel archs starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2020 85,169 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 84,398 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both full inner sills exceesivley corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

parking brake warning light does not illuminate

Pass 21 Dec 2018 83,464 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Park brake light not working

Power steering pipes corroded

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills heavily corroded and holed

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis rails corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2018 83,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML does not illuminate (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/F chassis rail corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Park brake light not working

Power steering pipes corroded

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills heavily corroded and holed

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis rails corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2017 81,568 miles

All 4 wheel arches corroded

Corrosion to exhaust system

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

No park brake light on dash

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

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 17 Dec 2016 78,898 miles

both rear axle brake pipes corrded

chassis and sills are corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 28 Jan 2016 74,756 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,387 miles

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

Handbrake cable ferrules/backplate holes worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 62,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 54,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 47,845 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 41,811 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,885 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 35,885 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 29,689 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 24,355 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2007 18,010 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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FE53 SSV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue 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 FE53 SSV, 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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What year was FE53 SSV registered?

FE53 SSV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is FE53 SSV safe to buy?

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