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ET53 FKG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 145,549 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 142,100 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 142,067 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 134,010 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 134,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake pipes need cleaning

Pass 11 May 2012 130,051 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 119,870 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2011 119,851 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 108,781 miles

Brake fluid level low

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2009 97,004 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 80,763 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 68,944 miles

both front lower suspension arm back bushes cracked/perished

both rear tyres low on tread

slight play/wear in steering rack

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 FKG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKG, 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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ET53 FKG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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