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FM53 VOP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,805 mi
Last recorded164,805 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 VOP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 164,805 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 163,515 miles

engine oil leak

minor play in o/s/f lower ball joint

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 162,676 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 150,101 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 138,431 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 115,450 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 109,123 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 102,252 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 97,966 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 79,731 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 61,241 miles

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

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

front brakes slight inbalance

offside rear tyre tread slight feathering

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 VOP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VOP, 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 VOP registered?

FM53 VOP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is FM53 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 VOP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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