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FT53 CLN

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

222,995 mi
Last recorded222,995 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 CLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 222,995 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 222,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 222,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside steps corroded outside of prescribed area

offside front inner sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 19 Jan 2018 212,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust outer skin loose

Fail 12 Jan 2018 211,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust outer skin loose

Pass 9 Jan 2017 199,755 miles

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

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

offside front inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 4 Jan 2017 199,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

offside front inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 1 Dec 2015 181,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 181,744 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 171,673 miles

advise slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

advise slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

Fail 16 Dec 2014 171,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

advise slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

advise slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 26 Nov 2013 159,664 miles

advise both wishbones rear bushs perished

advise centre section exhaust corroded

advise handbrake cables outer casing split

advise slight leak from driveshaft seals

advise slight lift in n/s lower ball joint

Pass 1 Dec 2012 142,382 miles

advise both rear wishbone bushs perished

Pass 28 Nov 2011 126,455 miles

advise o/s lower ball joint rubber perished and split

advise o/s/r tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

advise slight oil leak from rear crank seal

Fail 28 Nov 2011 126,455 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise o/s lower ball joint rubber perished and split

advise o/s/r tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

advise slight oil leak from rear crank seal

Pass 23 Nov 2010 108,314 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 98,780 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 85,934 miles

advise both front wishbones rear bushs perished and split

advise n/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

advise o/s/f lower swivel joint rubber split

Fail 8 Dec 2008 85,752 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

advise both front wishbones rear bushs perished and split

advise n/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

advise o/s/f lower swivel joint rubber split

Pass 21 Dec 2007 76,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,007 miles

Damage to nearside rear passenger door

Damage to nearside rear quarter panel

Damage to offside front wheel arch

Damage to offside passenger door

Damage to offside rear quarter panel

Damage to offside rear wheel arch

Damage to rear tailgate

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

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2007 63,007 miles

Damage to nearside rear passenger door

Damage to nearside rear quarter panel

Damage to offside front wheel arch

Damage to offside passenger door

Damage to offside rear quarter panel

Damage to offside rear wheel arch

Damage to rear tailgate

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FT53 CLN is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FT53 CLN, 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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FT53 CLN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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