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FM53 LJO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,740 mi
Last recorded94,740 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 LJO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2019 94,740 miles

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 94,719 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column deformed to the extent that steering is affected excessive movement (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 93,586 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 93,586 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 92,327 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread

wipers smearing

Fail 18 May 2017 92,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread

wipers smearing

Pass 31 May 2016 90,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

no towbar lights 7 pin

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2015 89,186 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 89,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,839 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 86,831 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general underbody corrosion both front inner arches holed not area

Fail 23 May 2014 86,787 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

General condition represents age of vehicle

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

Oil leak

Previous sill repairs masked/painted over, Repair work needs to be visable when represented

Pass 14 May 2013 83,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to body

corrosion to both front brake discs

corrosion to chasssi

corrosion to nearside sill

corrosion to offside sill

under body corrosion

Fail 13 May 2013 83,313 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to body

corrosion to both front brake discs

corrosion to chasssi

corrosion to nearside sill

corrosion to offside sill

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,775 miles

slight play in rear leaf spring bushes

vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 May 2011 73,324 miles

Nearside front bumper insecure.

Fail 17 May 2011 73,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front bumper insecure.

Pass 20 May 2010 68,205 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 68,205 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 62,521 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 62,521 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,601 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 57,601 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 42,674 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 LJO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJO, 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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FM53 LJO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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