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FV53 PVZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,639 mi
Last recorded126,639 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 PVZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2021 126,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear top glass missing (3.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis full of expanding foam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around all rear spring mounts marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 125,236 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 119,813 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 119,810 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 118,271 miles

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2018 118,271 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2017 117,437 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 116,105 miles

Center exhaust box deteriating

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

n/s/r tyre has a nip on inner wall

power steering pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 113,238 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 113,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake padel rubber worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 111,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Nearside inner wing excessive corrosion but not 30cm of a low bearing member

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

Offside front inner wing corroded but not 30cm of a low bearing member

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

This vehicle has a lot of general corrosion all round

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 111,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Nearside inner wing excessive corrosion but not 30cm of a low bearing member

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

Offside front inner wing corroded but not 30cm of a low bearing member

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

This vehicle has a lot of general corrosion all round

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 109,185 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside and offside outer sills has a lot of general corrosion

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

This vehicle has a lot of general corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2011 107,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f outer sill slight dang

Fail 26 Apr 2011 107,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

n/s o/s wiper worn

o/s/f outer sill slight dang

Pass 12 Apr 2010 104,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 104,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 100,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 93,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 172,331 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 133,497 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 132,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FV53 PVZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FV53 PVZ, 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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FV53 PVZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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