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FM53 LLA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,040 mi
Last recorded122,040 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2017 122,040 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded plus surrounding areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front. plus surrounding areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch. plus surrounding areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded plus surrounding areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded plus surrounding areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded plus surrounding areas (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

holes outside prescribed areas

offside front step corroded

offside sill damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2016 212,175 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 211,912 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 203,970 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 190,627 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 180,740 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all arches and sills starting to corrode

Pass 15 Dec 2011 165,861 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 8 Dec 2010 152,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 135,596 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 116,475 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 116,475 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 95,160 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 LLA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LLA, 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 LLA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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