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FM53 MDJ

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

202,361 mi
Last recorded202,361 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 MDJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 202,361 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both side inner sills repaired

under body corroded and all around

Fail 1 Jul 2022 202,361 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both side inner sills repaired

under body corroded and all around

Pass 4 Jun 2021 192,178 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer arch corroded both side

general corrosion

various areas of corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2020 173,002 miles

various areas of corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2019 171,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arc area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all area mark yellow chalk requied repairing

Fail 6 Jun 2019 171,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter rig (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter rig (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arc area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all area mark yellow chalk requied repairing

Pass 25 Apr 2018 167,811 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 166,600 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 166,562 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion under sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 154,876 miles

rear chassis both sides corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2016 154,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not fully welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear chassis both sides corroding

Fail 15 Feb 2016 154,802 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side door outer sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sides rear chassis over axle corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2015 145,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside chassis corroded, but ok at this time

Fail 9 Feb 2015 14,474 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside chassis corroded, but ok at this time

Pass 13 Feb 2014 131,878 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 131,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 120,008 miles

offside mirror cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2013 119,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside mirror cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2012 105,873 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 105,857 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 93,771 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 93,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 80,232 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 80,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 66,413 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 66,413 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 54,360 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 54,360 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 42,126 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 MDJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 MDJ, 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 MDJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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