MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring anchor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring anchor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion present to underside of vehicle
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion present to underside of vehicle
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
centre exhaust backbox deteriorated
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
rear tyres are perished with age
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear tyres are perished with age
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 HOA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 FM53 HOA, 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 HOA registered?
FM53 HOA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 2004.
Is FM53 HOA safe to buy?
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