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FT53 EXU

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

248,243 mi
Last recorded248,243 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 EXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 248,243 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 248,243 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 242,669 miles

all repairs covered in underseal

Fail 1 Aug 2016 242,639 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to rear both sides inner sills in various places (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear valnces (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out riggers both sides (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 233,880 miles

all weld repairs have been heavily undersealed c corrosion to sill areas not excessive

Fail 31 Jan 2015 233,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 220,628 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s panel damage

under floor front and rear corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 203,327 miles

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

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

accident damage n/s

underfloor corrsion at rear

Pass 17 Jan 2012 181,956 miles

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

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

accident damage n/s

Fail 17 Jan 2012 181,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

accident damage n/s

Pass 7 Jan 2011 160,964 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 144,673 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 121,872 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2008 99,327 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 59,525 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 EXU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc 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 FT53 EXU, 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 EXU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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