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EG53 DWK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,649 mi
Last recorded122,649 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 DWK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 122,649 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 122,205 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 106,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 13 May 2016

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near foot step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded foot step area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near leaf spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near spare wheel area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corroded

has slight play in steering rack inner joints

oil leak

rear cross member slight rusty

whole under body slight rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2016 104,598 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside door step (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside door step (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner quarters (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear crossmember rusty

rear inner arches rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2015 100,381 miles

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

corrosion n/s inner sill under door step (aatt)

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

surface corrosion underbody

Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,381 miles

corrosion n/s inner sill under door step (aatt)

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

surface corrosion underbody

Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,033 miles

Bonnet hinges stiff

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,334 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,655 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,165 miles

o/s/r tyre nearing limit!

Fail 30 Mar 2011 81,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f tyre nearing limit!

o/s/r tyre nearing limit!

Pass 9 Sep 2009 71,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2009 71,416 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2008 64,025 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 64,025 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,977 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 40,145 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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EG53 DWK is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EG53 DWK, 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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EG53 DWK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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