2004 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · LA53 FAO
2004 Ford Transit (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 172,543 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA53 FAO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2022
- 172,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA53 FAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Transit (LA53 FAO) between July 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LA53 FAO Mileage History
- 20/07/2022172,529 mi
- 19/08/2022172,543 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 170 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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