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FM53 PVO

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,119 mi
Last recorded80,119 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 PVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 80,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / underbody sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody sill behind wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody sill behind wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / underbody sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,450 miles

Oil leak

Under body corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2015 79,447 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2014 67,383 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel arch holed non prescribed area

offside outer sill holed non prescribed area

Fail 27 Jun 2014 67,381 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front inner wheel arch holed non prescribed area

offside outer sill holed non prescribed area

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,295 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2012 59,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

heavy corrosion front discs

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2011 53,715 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front fog lamp brocken

Pass 23 Jan 2010 46,928 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 38,913 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 38,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 31,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 31,079 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 23,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,307 miles

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

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 PVO 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 PVO, 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 PVO registered?

FM53 PVO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is FM53 PVO safe to buy?

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