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ET53 AFJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,720 mi
Last recorded110,720 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 AFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 110,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 108,291 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 103,861 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top of chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 97,070 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

rear box outer skin coming away

Pass 11 Jan 2022 93,210 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 93,210 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 82,499 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,050 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 60,769 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,200 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,153 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,876 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,901 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,577 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,222 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 34,222 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,218 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,869 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,158 miles

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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ET53 AFJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ET53 AFJ, 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 ET53 AFJ registered?

ET53 AFJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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