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FH53 WZC

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

214,729 mi
Last recorded214,729 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 214,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 214,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 200,138 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 186,408 miles

brake anti slip close to limit

Fail 27 Mar 2014 186,408 miles

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

brake anti slip close to limit

Pass 27 Mar 2013 176,227 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 176,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 64,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 157,359 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 151,784 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 151,784 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2009 128,331 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 128,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2008 105,107 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 79,595 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 57,255 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 WZC is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WZC, 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 WZC registered?

FH53 WZC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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