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FL53 FUV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,718 mi
Last recorded124,718 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 124,718 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 124,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 122,453 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 122,453 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 122,293 miles

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

off side door step corrodeing (weak and holed)

off side head lamp aim border line

Pass 11 Jan 2010 116,951 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 90,599 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,163 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 49,065 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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FL53 FUV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL53 FUV, 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 FL53 FUV registered?

FL53 FUV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is FL53 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 FUV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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