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EN53 VOG

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

283,565 mi
Last recorded283,565 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 VOG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 283,565 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 283,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip device split

Pass 2 May 2019 269,299 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 257,343 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 257,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 250,607 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 250,607 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high internal adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 209,550 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 190,787 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 190,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH tyres out of shape badly (4.1.E.1)

Engine rattle

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 173,144 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 172,396 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner rear arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch to lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 169,405 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 168,179 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 168,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion offside outer sill outside of prescribed areas

slight dampness offside front fuel injector

Pass 14 Apr 2014 164,498 miles

corrosion offside outer sill outside of prescribed areas

dampness no 1 diesel injector, no visible leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 162,257 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 162,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 153,232 miles

N/S/F tyre low on tread and nearing limits of tread wear

O/S/F side light bulb getting abit dim

Pass 22 Nov 2011 144,667 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 144,667 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 132,346 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 120,607 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn close to limits of wear.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 85,562 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 85,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 69,088 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,502 miles

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 VOG is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VOG, 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 VOG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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