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HJ53 JBV

2004 Ford Falcon

Silver Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

257,681 mi
Last recorded257,681 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Falcon69,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 JBV
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 257,681 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 239,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 229,107 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 219,993 miles

Bonnet struts weak, not holding in open position

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 212,234 miles

Bonnet struts weak, not holding in open position.

Front Both Front Tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both Rear Tyres getting low 3mm remaining

Rear Suspension bump stops deteriorating

Fail 29 Oct 2021 212,234 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet struts weak, not holding in open position.

Front Both Front Tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both Rear Tyres getting low 3mm remaining

Rear Suspension bump stops deteriorating

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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HJ53 JBV is a 2004 Ford Falcon in Silver with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Ford Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 69,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ53 JBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Falcon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HJ53 JBV registered?

HJ53 JBV is a 2004 Ford Falcon, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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