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FH53 WYF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

273,651 mi
Last recorded273,651 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 273,651 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside of vehicle has slight corrotion to underside to front and rear

Pass 20 Oct 2015 160,425 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 148,228 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 148,059 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 141,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 141,366 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 138,465 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 134,383 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 128,648 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 118,130 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 102,960 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 75,959 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 WYF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WYF, 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 WYF registered?

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

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