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FM53 PVN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,803 mi
Last recorded152,803 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 152,803 miles

Central Rear exhaust box corroded

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 142,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust box corroded

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 152,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 146,097 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 140,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Poor connection NSR upper out line marker.

Fail 29 Sep 2012 140,062 miles

Driving control(s) defective due to presence of items likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Poor connection NSR upper out line marker.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 126,505 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 126,505 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 113,259 miles

seats affected by failure removed on retest

Fail 28 Sep 2010 113,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 100,114 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,049 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 87,049 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Glazing/screen/partition insecure and likely to fall out (6.9.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 72,971 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 72,970 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

movement in o/s/f trackrod u-joint

Pass 4 Oct 2006 59,933 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 59,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.C.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

slight play in o/s/f trackrod joint

Pass 10 Nov 2005 42,802 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 PVN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

FM53 PVN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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