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EF53 KCJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,412 mi
Last recorded193,412 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 193,412 miles

underbody corrosion around sill area

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 193,412 miles

Front Position lamp not working both upper sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion around sill area

Pass 14 Jan 2021 190,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 190,318 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis below servo (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture chaffing engine not clipped correctly (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected crossmember near cable mount (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 186,868 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 186,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 183,290 miles

Front anti roll bar d-bushes worn on both sides

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis and under body corroded and under sealed

Pass 31 May 2017 177,402 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 166,596 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

wipers judder

Pass 29 May 2015 156,459 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 156,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 22 May 2014 145,739 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 134,654 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 124,959 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 124,959 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 116,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 104,165 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 92,650 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front inner wing has had accident damage

Fail 23 Apr 2009 92,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front inner wing gas had accident damage

Pass 5 Dec 2007 88,088 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 67,569 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 67,569 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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 KCJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KCJ, 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 KCJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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