CarVerify

Free Car Check

ET53 JTO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

171,234 mi
Last recorded171,234 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 JTO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 171,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 167,107 miles

Body has slight corrosion Sills (inner and outer) and Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 151,220 miles

Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer sills (both sides) (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion chassis front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 130,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis as general surface corrosion

engine as oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 113,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 91,989 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 91,989 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 82,100 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,788 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 68,777 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 60,452 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,706 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,562 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 31,741 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ET53 JTO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET53 JTO?

You can check the full history of ET53 JTO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ET53 JTO registered?

ET53 JTO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is ET53 JTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 JTO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET53 JTO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ET53 JTO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.