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EF53 WMV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,998 mi
Last recorded160,998 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 160,998 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s, o/s Inner sills corroded non p/a (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 158,402 miles

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 158,334 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 147,112 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 147,112 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside tyre has wear on outer edge

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 136,039 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 136,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 124,348 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 124,319 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 111,609 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 111,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 100,133 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 91,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 89,524 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 2 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 116,821 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 116,817 miles

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

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 WMV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WMV, 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 WMV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is EF53 WMV safe to buy?

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