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FM53 HMJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,085 mi
Last recorded143,085 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 143,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 143,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 133,564 miles

Body corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver's (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 133,564 miles

Body corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver's (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 123,776 miles

Body corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 114,032 miles

Body corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 105,817 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 98,678 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,541 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak,union at side of pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 89,541 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak,union at side of pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 86,199 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step to sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,447 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 82,274 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,529 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,653 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 64,815 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,909 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,554 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,435 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,190 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 48,183 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,956 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,303 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,799 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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FM53 HMJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FM53 HMJ, 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 FM53 HMJ registered?

FM53 HMJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is FM53 HMJ safe to buy?

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