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FM53 VOB

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,244 mi
Last recorded91,244 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 91,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body and structure has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2020 91,241 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body and structure has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2019 84,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 77,912 miles

under body of vehicle slight surfice rust

Fail 30 Jan 2018 77,847 miles

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

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

under body of vehicle slight surfice rust

Pass 13 Feb 2017 67,946 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 67,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 57,898 miles

OSF windscreen has a damage but outside the driver's view.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 46,888 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 44,018 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,599 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,230 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,081 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 24,886 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,987 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 13,495 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 VOB is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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