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EN53 VEF

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,230 mi
Last recorded112,230 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 VEF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 112,230 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 111,982 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 111,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 229,947 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 228,782 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 227,398 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 225,813 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 223,594 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 202,637 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 197,216 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 193,942 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 189,754 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 186,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 186,607 miles

screen broken not in zone a or b.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 186,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 181,993 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 181,990 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

screen cracked below zone b

Pass 27 Feb 2008 142,724 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 107,565 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 107,565 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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EN53 VEF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EN53 VEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN53 VEF registered?

EN53 VEF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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