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ET53 JWJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,775 mi
Last recorded98,775 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2014 98,775 miles

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

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

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

chassis rusty in general

o/s front under step area corroded and holed

Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,775 miles

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

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

chassis rusty in general

o/s front under step area corroded and holed

Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,293 miles

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

chassis corroded and inner sill panels

vechile structuire rusty front subframe rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2013 84,291 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

chassis corroded and inner sill panels

vechile structuire rusty front subframe rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,351 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 71,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,835 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 58,852 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,676 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,292 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,062 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,690 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,614 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 JWJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JWJ, 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

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What year was ET53 JWJ registered?

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

Is ET53 JWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 JWJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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