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EF53 JBE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 JBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2018

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Rear tyres are mis/shaped to the extent it rides like hawian belly dancer on the dash, slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2017

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Rear tyres are mis/shaped to the extent it rides like hawian belly dancer on the dash, slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,484 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 64,369 miles

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

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

wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 64,363 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,892 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,843 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,247 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,233 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,708 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 28,532 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 28,531 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,356 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,719 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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EF53 JBE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF53 JBE, 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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What year was EF53 JBE registered?

EF53 JBE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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