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EF53 WMW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,890 mi
Last recorded159,890 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 159,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 158,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 157,540 miles

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 156,369 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 155,007 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 155,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 153,030 miles

OIL LEEK

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 149,908 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 144,738 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 140,049 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 140,026 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 133,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 125,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 119,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 111,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 102,759 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 96,484 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 96,484 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 77,556 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 WMW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

EF53 WMW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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