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FT53 ERV

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,671 mi
Last recorded164,671 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 164,671 miles

Offside Front door step

Offside Front inner wing

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door step

Nearside Front inner wing

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs and covered in heavy underseal .... and had heavy corrosion all ove rbut still strong at time of test ....

Fail 4 Jul 2017 164,669 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front door step

Nearside Front inner wing

Offside Front door step

Offside Front inner wing

Pass 8 Apr 2016

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both silencers outer skin corroded

corrosion in both rear chassis legs

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 188,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both silencers outer skin corroded

corrosion in both rear chassis legs

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 153,640 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 143,393 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2012 132,463 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 119,135 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 119,135 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 110,284 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

near side front tyre on 3mm tread

off side front cv boot perishing

Fail 10 Jun 2010 110,284 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre on 3mm tread

off side front cv boot perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 95,295 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 79,954 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 79,954 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 64,852 miles

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 ERV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ERV, 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 ERV registered?

FT53 ERV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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