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FH53 TKD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,793 mi
Last recorded149,793 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 TKD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 149,793 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested hand brake snapped (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 149,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 149,136 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 148,186 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 143,762 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear lower all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear lower all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower to rear lower bodywork corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower to rear lower bodywork corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower across lower bodywork corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 141,561 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Stering (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack input shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 141,448 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under passenger step , marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under drivers step , marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger by shackle , marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 88% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner sill under side door corroded & holed . Not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack input shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 138,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 , rear of fuel tank / fuel cooler area , corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn around both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner sill corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area , marked B

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner sill corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area ,marked A

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack leaking from input shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 138,900 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under passenger step , marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing / strut tower ahead of strut , marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under dirvers step , marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of drivers step , marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 , rear of fuel tank / fuel cooler area , corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn around both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner sill corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area , marked B

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner sill corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area ,marked A

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack leaking from input shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 134,952 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing close to markers

Nearside inner sill corroded & holed ,NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Front Drivers step corroded & holed , NOT with a prescribed area

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to markers

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox output shaft seal ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 131,275 miles

o/s/f bearing slight noise

Fail 14 Sep 2016 131,275 miles

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

o/s/f bearing slight noise

Pass 5 Aug 2015 127,607 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 127,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 123,259 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 123,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 121,352 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 104,977 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 104,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 96,605 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 96,602 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 85,688 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 85,641 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 79,194 miles

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

small damage to o/s/f windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2008 64,904 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 64,902 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 50,300 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 TKD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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