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EG53 DWM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,767 mi
Last recorded55,767 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

unable to fully assess welding

Fail 29 May 2018 55,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner inner wing / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion o/s/f inner sill and o/s inner sill [centre ]

Pass 3 Jun 2017 54,689 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 53,117 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,099 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 52,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 50,785 miles

BATTERY REQUIRES ATTENTION

CORROSION O/S/F INNER WING

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

Pass 25 May 2013 50,264 miles

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

ADVISE CORROSION O/S/F INNER WING

BATTERY UNDER SEAT REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,927 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 27 Mar 2012 48,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyrers perished

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,478 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,000 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,684 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 41,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,963 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 35,963 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,833 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 DWM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EG53 DWM, 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 DWM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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The MOT history for EG53 DWM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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