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SW53 LYR

2004 Iveco-ford Unknown

White Other 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,968 mi
Last recorded136,968 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Iveco-ford Unknown134,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 LYR
MakeIveco-ford
ModelUnknown
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 136,968 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 122,001 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 112,501 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 102,863 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 102,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 89,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened 'Both sides' (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,475 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,341 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

Under body of vehicle getting rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,110 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 60,110 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 across the front axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 across rear ale and going towards the front (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate missing both (6.3.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking 1 on axle and 1 going forward from the axle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Iveco-ford Unknown?

Based on 1,945 MOT tests across 755 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
2,873
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
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SW53 LYR is a 2004 Iveco-ford Unknown in White with a 2,800cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Iveco-ford Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 134,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Iveco-ford Unknown fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW53 LYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco-ford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Iveco-ford Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW53 LYR registered?

SW53 LYR is a 2004 Iveco-ford Unknown, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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