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EN53 VLD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

417,278 mi
Last recorded417,278 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 VLD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 417,278 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 417,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

slight movement on drive's seat

Fail 1 Sep 2017

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

slight movement on drive's seat

Pass 1 Sep 2016

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

NSF windscreen has a damage but outside the driver's view.

Fail 31 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

NSF windscreen has a damage but outside the driver's view.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 321,289 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2015 321,284 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted bind (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil leak (3.5.1h)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 279,508 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 279,506 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 246,089 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2012 225,732 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 204,541 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 181,634 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2009 159,645 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 89,044 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 144,819 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 144,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 106,817 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 106,811 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tachograph not sealed at gearbox

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 VLD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EN53 VLD, 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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EN53 VLD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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