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FL53 FVD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,137 mi
Last recorded178,137 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 178,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 131,344 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 131,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 137,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 82,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by wheel arch x 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 132,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 129,690 miles

hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 9 Nov 2012 126,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hand brake need adjustment

Pass 28 Oct 2011 120,906 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 120,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 112,493 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 101,061 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 91,404 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 75,275 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 52,720 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 FVD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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