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FH53 TKA

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

54,008 mi
Last recorded54,008 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 TKA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 54,008 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 52,632 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 50,726 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 50,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 48,361 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 47,082 miles

emissions to clean to read

Pass 9 Jan 2020 46,759 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near leaf springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 42,039 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 38,377 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 38,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger(inner sill and box sections) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 34,931 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 32,162 miles

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

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

Slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Fail 15 Dec 2015 32,160 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Dec 2014 29,156 miles

Exhaust centre and rear sections slightly deteriorated

Front brakes binding slightly

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 29,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Exhaust centre and rear sections slightly deteriorated

Front brakes binding slightly

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 24,750 miles

Exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

Front wiper blades split

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 20,742 miles

Exhaust centre silencers slightly deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 16,858 miles

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

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

Power steering rack feed/return pipes corroding

Slight wear in both steering rack ends

Fail 12 Dec 2011 16,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering rack feed/return pipes corroding

Slight wear in both steering rack ends

Pass 14 Dec 2010 13,270 miles

Power steering rack feed/return pipes corroding

Slight wear in offside steering rack end

Pass 14 Dec 2009 9,105 miles

Power steering rack feed and return pipes corroding

Slight wear in offside steering rack end

Pass 16 Dec 2008 4,674 miles

Slight wear in offside front steering rack end

Pass 3 Jan 2008
Fail 3 Jan 2008

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 14,952 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 14,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

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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FH53 TKA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FH53 TKA, 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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FH53 TKA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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