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EF53 JWW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,728 mi
Last recorded170,728 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 170,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 164,224 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 153,216 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 153,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 142,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 142,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 129,930 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 129,930 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 156,454 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014
Fail 29 Sep 2014

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 128,814 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 128,814 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 118,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 118,391 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 107,865 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 107,857 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 93,347 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 93,347 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 75,076 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s body panel lightly damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2010 75,076 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s body panel lightly damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2009 59,180 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 47,253 miles

cut in o/s/r and n/s/r tyre side walls

Pass 22 Jan 2007 37,089 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 JWW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWW, 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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EF53 JWW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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