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FH53 UFT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,538 mi
Last recorded150,538 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 150,538 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear outrigger corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 150,538 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear outrigger corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 143,508 miles

rear inner wings corroded

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 May 2014 127,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear outrigger corroded

outer sills corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 May 2014 127,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear outrigger corroded

outer sills corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 May 2013 105,975 miles

nearside rear bump stop rubber broken

Fail 1 May 2013 105,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear bump stop rubber broken

Pass 4 May 2012 83,326 miles

N/s rear suspension bump stop detatched from its mounting

Small crack in windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,630 miles

slight roughness o/s front wheel bearing

under body rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2011 72,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight roughness o/s front wheel bearing

under body rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,226 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 51,914 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,138 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 34,419 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 UFT 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 71.4%.

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 UFT, 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 UFT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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