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FH53 WYJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,995 mi
Last recorded132,995 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 132,995 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 130,837 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 130,452 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 130,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 130,390 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 116,208 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 109,485 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,813 miles

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

front brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,171 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 55,220 miles

osf wing slighty damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,980 miles

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,714 miles

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

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

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

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 WYJ 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 91.7%.

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 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 WYJ, 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

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What year was FH53 WYJ registered?

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

Is FH53 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 WYJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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