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FH53 TKC

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,403 mi
Last recorded193,403 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 TKC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 193,403 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 193,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WING (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SEAL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WING (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 187,827 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014

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

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

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

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

mileage not showen

Pass 18 Sep 2013

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

corrosion on floor,innerwings and bodywork

exhaust deteriorating

instrument panel faulty no mileage displayed and management warning lights illuminated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

corrosion on floor,innerwings and bodywork

exhaust deteriorating

instrument panel faulty no mileage displayed and management warning lights illuminated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012
Fail 17 Sep 2012

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 197,250 miles

surface corrosion at under floor and bodywork

Pass 16 Sep 2010 118,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 178,884 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 174,526 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 165,393 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 127,293 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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FH53 TKC is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TKC, 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 FH53 TKC registered?

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

Is FH53 TKC safe to buy?

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