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EN53 YBL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

158,442 mi
Last recorded158,442 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 158,442 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing bush worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe rusty at ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner arch rusty /holed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily cracked /wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wing rusty and holed and wheel arch rusty

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner arch rusty/holed

Offside Front door inner step rusty/ holed

Offside Front outer sill small hole

Offside Front pillar rusty / holed near door hinge

Offside Front wing rusty and holed

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

Offside side marker lights not working

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes rusty (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop u/j has play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear cross members rusty

Rear diff leaking

Fail 12 Apr 2021 158,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing bush worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe rusty at ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner arch rusty /holed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily cracked /wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wing rusty and holed and wheel arch rusty

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner arch rusty/holed

Offside Front door inner step rusty/ holed

Offside Front outer sill small hole

Offside Front pillar rusty / holed near door hinge

Offside Front wing rusty and holed

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

Offside side marker lights not working

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes rusty (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop u/j has play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear cross members rusty

Rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Dec 2019 158,368 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 158,363 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 155,499 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front outer wing rusty and holed

Nearside Front wheel arch rusty

Offside Front foot step rusty

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 155,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 155,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front arches rusting

Nearside Front wing rusting

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch rusting

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer sill rusting

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 155,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front arches rusting

Nearside Front wing rusting

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch rusting

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer sill rusting

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 153,575 miles

Headlamp dip switch, faulty.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 150,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 150,900 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear body/box bracket insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2014 136,780 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 136,780 miles

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

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

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 117,450 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 117,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front body chassis cracked

offside front step holed

Pass 19 Mar 2012 117,434 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 175,035 miles

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

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

battery light on

both front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 27 Jul 2011 175,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery light on

both front tyres worn on both edges

glow plug light flashing

n/s/r hand brake cable rubbing on inner wheel

Pass 1 Jul 2010 164,154 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

battery light on

brake discs worn

n/s diff leaking oil

rear brake imbalance

refer also prior fail/advise 383981780122

Fail 30 Jun 2010 164,122 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

brake discs worn

n/s diff leaking oil

Pass 9 Jul 2009 134,493 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 133,596 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 107,065 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 107,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 78,400 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 78,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front and both offside marker lamps not working

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 YBL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YBL, 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 YBL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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