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FH53 WXX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,912 mi
Last recorded104,912 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 104,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 104,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,965 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 102,964 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 95kg bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength near shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill near rear seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 96,681 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,888 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2016 91,593 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on sidewall

Fail 5 May 2016 91,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,549 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre slight cracking in sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,902 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 86,263 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,263 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 84,683 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs pitted

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2010 81,264 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 76,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 76,534 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,839 miles

get tracking checked

near side front tyre is tracking on outside edge but still legal

rear tyres are getting low 3.0 mm

Fail 9 Jan 2008 66,835 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch slave cylinder apears to be leaking as clutch look wet

get tracking checked

near side front tyre is tracking on outside edge but still legal

rear tyres are getting low 3.0 mm

Pass 4 Jan 2007 46,032 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 46,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 WXX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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