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AX53 EBP

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

265,465 mi
Last recorded265,465 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EBP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 265,465 miles

Front Inner both front tyres cutting out on inside

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 265,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner both front tyres cutting out on inside

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 261,825 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 261,783 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer tyre at 2,mm

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 257,423 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 257,390 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near ram (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 254,727 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Inner tyre cutting out on inside

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 323,436 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear mudguard bent up to body

Pass 20 Mar 2015 313,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

buck pins have slight play

Fail 17 Mar 2015 313,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

buck pins have slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2014 302,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front brake disc has heat cracks

nearside front wheel bearing feels rough when spun

Fail 7 Feb 2014 302,415 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front brake disc has heat cracks

nearside front wheel bearing feels rough when spun

Pass 2 Feb 2013 289,900 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 289,894 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 271,206 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 249,641 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 143,260 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 122,066 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 94,967 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 62,259 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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AX53 EBP is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX53 EBP, 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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AX53 EBP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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