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FM53 VPK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,218 mi
Last recorded132,218 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 132,218 miles

Body has slight corrosion heavy all around (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both front rear wish bone arm bushes perished

both front rear wish bone arm bushes perished

Fail 3 Dec 2016 132,218 miles

Body has slight corrosion heavy all around (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front rear wish bone arm bushes perished

both front rear wish bone arm bushes perished

Pass 30 Jul 2015 120,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion to both doorsteps

Fail 22 Jul 2015 120,500 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion to both doorsteps

Pass 15 Aug 2014 111,589 miles

o/s n/s rear spring hangers slight corrossion

rear exhaust slight leak

slight corrossion and several dents to bodywork

slight corrossion on all brake pipes

Fail 12 Aug 2014 111,566 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear spring hangers slightly corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

rear outriggers slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 87,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 78,934 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside edge

n/s/r hub seal weaping

o/s/f a pillar trim broken/incomplete

Fail 1 Apr 2011 78,934 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside edge

n/s/r hub seal weaping

o/s/f a pillar trim broken/incomplete

Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,769 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 51,340 miles

1.front tyres worn low on tread o/s just on limit

Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,874 miles

1.long handbrake travel

Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,209 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)

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 VPK is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VPK, 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 VPK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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