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FT53 EPD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,471 mi
Last recorded105,471 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 EPD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 105,471 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 101,544 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 97,119 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,629 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 85,922 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 85,922 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,416 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 84,413 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2012 81,618 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 73,932 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 67,738 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 67,738 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 63,826 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 63,826 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 52,988 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 52,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,087 miles

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.

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 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.

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