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EJ53 NPF

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,831 mi
Last recorded229,831 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 229,831 miles

slight exhaust blow centre exhaust

slight play nearside track rod end

stone chip zone B

Fail 13 Feb 2015 201,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2015 201,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 15 Jul 2014 201,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Oil leak

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advanced corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis rails above rear axle both sides

crack in nearside of windscreen outside of drivers view

dampness detected at nearside rear backplate

exhaust rear box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2013 187,501 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 187,501 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 172,828 miles

hand brake travel high

lower arm rear bushes split

n/s/f tyre worn very low

n/s/f wheel camber out advise further investigation

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged but not to cords

wipers poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2012 172,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

hand brake travel high

lower arm rear bushes split

n/s/f wheel camber out advise further investigation

n/s/r tyre worn very low

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged but not to cords

wipers poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2011 168,075 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 168,075 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 152,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged casing

second in line propshaft bearing worn

Fail 23 Mar 2010 152,915 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged casing

second in line propshaft bearing worn

Pass 15 Apr 2009 139,103 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 123,463 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 108,707 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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EJ53 NPF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ53 NPF, 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 NPF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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