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EN53 VRJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

257,493 mi
Last recorded257,493 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 257,493 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 243,421 miles

Body has slight corrosion DAMAGE TO N/S (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion sill been plated!! (6.1.B.2)

GEAR BOX BOLT LOOSE

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance BOTH (1.1.A.3d)

TOW BAR REMOVED

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FRONT STEP (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced WATER INGRESSED (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion DAMAGE TO N/S (6.1.B.2)

GEAR BOX BOLT LOOSE

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance BOTH (1.1.A.3d)

TOW BAR REMOVED

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Apr 2015 233,450 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 233,450 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 221,705 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 221,705 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 209,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 209,798 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 197,108 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 185,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 171,320 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 160,314 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 142,298 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 141,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 102,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 102,350 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VRJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VRJ, 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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What year was EN53 VRJ registered?

EN53 VRJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is EN53 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 VRJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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