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AD53 VOU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,678 mi
Last recorded160,678 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 160,678 miles

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

exhaust corrosion

surface corrosion to cab steps

surface corrosion to underside and front wheel arches

Pass 16 Jul 2024 159,466 miles

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

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2023 157,575 miles

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

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

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

exhaust center silencer outer skin corroded and peeling off

Fail 25 Jul 2023 157,525 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post cracked around door catch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust center silencer outer skin corroded and peeling off

Pass 2 Aug 2022 156,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside B post

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

off side rear cab sill corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2021 155,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer cab sill corrosion

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 154,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around ABS module. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear across an axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer outer skins peeling

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And Offside front. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Offside front. Cracking /perished slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 152,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all out off abs module (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

hand brake travel near limit

silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 2 Aug 2019 152,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all out off abs module (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake travel near limit

silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 30 Jul 2018 150,124 miles

Exhaust outer skins peeling .

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside front. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Roof cab light not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop Shaft mounting slightly worn.

Fail 30 Jul 2018 150,124 miles

Exhaust outer skins peeling .

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside front. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Roof cab light not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop Shaft mounting slightly worn.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 148,874 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skins peeling off.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Roof top position light not working.

Oil leak Engine Area. ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 161,363 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 159,926 miles

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

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

Oil leak

minor cut in off side rear tyre

off side top marker light dim

wipers

Pass 4 Aug 2014 158,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 155,838 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 153,190 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 151,153 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 147,828 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 141,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 110,907 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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AD53 VOU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD53 VOU, 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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AD53 VOU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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