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EN53 VOD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,044 mi
Last recorded102,044 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 102,044 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

nearside front body marker light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2025 96,849 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed cracked at catch (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed cracked at catch (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear inner (5.2.3 (l))

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

parking brake performance on 16% pass limit

various body marker lights not working

Pass 19 Mar 2024 92,743 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body side marker light not working

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front outer (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 18 Apr 2023 89,391 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 22 Apr 2022 86,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

top marker lamps not working

Fail 21 Apr 2022 86,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

top marker lamps not working

Pass 15 Apr 2021 84,859 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under load bed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 83,461 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front roof lights broken/not working

Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,394 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 81,387 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar attachment insecure safety retainer pin missing from pin (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,624 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 79,624 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail board (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,448 miles

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

Offside park brake guide broken

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 20 Mar 2017 77,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

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

Offside park brake guide broken

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,328 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 75,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlamp (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

clutch pedalrubber missing

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 23 Jan 2014 69,722 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 67,337 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,805 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 64,801 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,941 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 61,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S Side marking light orange lens missing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 59,078 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,258 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,829 miles

Tipper chassis nearside rear-most nut and bolt loose

Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,116 miles

Nearside 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)

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 VOD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VOD, 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 VOD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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