MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,471 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear chassis above rear axle starting to corrode
both rear tyres getting low in tread and cracking in sidewalls
knock from steering
n/s front headlamp condensated
o/s rear brake pipe across axle corroded
o/s rear side and stop light dim
slight bind in o/s rear hub
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
accident damage to n/s/f wing and bonnet
brake pads (front) getting low
engine oil level on minimum
rear of van lined out with timber
slight "knock" on steering - no obvious excess play or fault
slight damage to front number plate
slight damage to o/s/r lamp lens
accident damage to n/s/f wing and bonnet
brake pads (front) getting low
engine oil level on minimum
rear of van lined out with timber
slight "knock" on steering - no obvious excess play or fault
slight damage to front number plate
slight damage to o/s/r lamp lens
rear of van lined out with timber
accident damage to - bonnet , n/s/f wing
o/s and n/s front wishbones - inner - rear bushes beginning to split
slight damage to front number plate
slight damage to o/s/r lamp lens
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
accident damage to - bonnet , n/s/f wing
o/s and n/s front wishbones - inner - rear bushes beginning to split
rear of van lined out with timber
slight damage to front number plate
slight damage to o/s/r lamp lens
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
deep cut on o/s/r tyre sidewall not to cord
n/s/r wheel centre cap missing
o/s/f tyre scrubbing off on inner edge
oil, level on min
rear of van lined out with timber
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
deep cut on o/s/r tyre sidewall not to cord
n/s/r wheel centre cap missing
o/s/f tyre scrubbing off on inner edge
oil, level on min
rear of van lined out with timber
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cuts on sidewall and tread on o/s/r tyre
o/s/r spring slight out of alinement
rear of van lined out with timber
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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FT53 EPD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 FT53 EPD, 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 FT53 EPD registered?
FT53 EPD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2004.
Is FT53 EPD safe to buy?
The MOT history for FT53 EPD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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