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FM53 HMZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

417,940 mi
Last recorded417,940 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 417,940 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 391,968 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 369,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 369,978 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 348,796 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 326,552 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 314,363 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 308,501 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 280,032 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 280,032 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 253,524 miles

All offside side markers not working.

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering shaft seal come adrift and resting on steering shaft UJ.

Tachograph seal on gearbox is broken.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 253,524 miles

All offside side markers not working.

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering shaft seal come adrift and resting on steering shaft UJ.

Tachograph seal on gearbox is broken.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 195,552 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 135,825 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 HMZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

FM53 HMZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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