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EJ53 DLD

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,568 mi
Last recorded203,568 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 DLD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 203,568 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING

N/S WING MIRROR BACKING MISSING

NEARSIDE SHOCK DAMP

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

SMALL CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 23 Aug 2014 201,792 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroded

o/s/r shock damp

small crack in windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2011 169,827 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding on edges

n/s wing mirror backing missing

slight oil leak (poss filter housing)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 112,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 30 Dec 2010 112,218 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 29 Dec 2009 62,136 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs corroded/ poor condition (just meet)

n/s/f tyres perishing

slight noise both front wheel bearings

slight oil leak

slight play n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,010 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs corroding

n/s/f mirror cracked (veiw ok)

rear tyres starting to perish

slight play n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,238 miles

drivers wiper slightly smeers screen ( will need replacement soon) 26"

Fail 16 Jan 2008 35,238 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers wiper slightly smeers screen ( will need replacement soon) 26"

Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,576 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

wipers smearing, just meets criteria

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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EJ53 DLD is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EJ53 DLD, 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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EJ53 DLD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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