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FH53 WYB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,770 mi
Last recorded100,770 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 100,770 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 99,733 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 99,417 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 98,980 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 98,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 96,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

undersill/paint on vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2020 93,472 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 92,364 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,282 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 87,099 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 86,055 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 85,493 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 85,493 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 83,958 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,308 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 82,144 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 79,467 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 74,128 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 74,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 54,014 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 54,007 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Appears to be very slight movement at steering collumn where bush goes into floor pan area

Service brake efficiency low and near MIN limit

Small crack at N/S of screen

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 WYB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH53 WYB?

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What year was FH53 WYB registered?

FH53 WYB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is FH53 WYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 WYB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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