MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis near front wheel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front slight play in steering arm
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system slightly corroded
oil leak from rear of engine
slight play in offside steering arm
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring and shock mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis near front wheel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front slight play in steering arm
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system slightly corroded
oil leak from rear of engine
slight play in offside steering arm
NSF brake disc is in a poor condition
NSouter sill is heavily undersealed
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
NSF brake disc is in a poor condition
NSouter sill is heavily undersealed
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 VOD is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?
FM53 VOD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 2004.
Is FM53 VOD safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM53 VOD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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