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ET53 JYU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,327 mi
Last recorded137,327 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2020 137,327 miles

Central Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 135,447 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

vehicle heavily under-sealed

Pass 11 Apr 2018 132,970 miles

Both front inner arches corroded

Both rear inner arches to floor area corroded

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

Rears to rear chassis/spring mount area heavily undersealed

Repairs to under body heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2018 132,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross-member/Outrigger spring hanger area (numerous) (2.4.A.3)

Both front inner arches corroded

Both rear inner arches to floor area corroded

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

Repairs to under body heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Mar 2018 132,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/step sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger 3 places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outrigger 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/step sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 129,936 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (2) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 129,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill support panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (2) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 125,860 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 125,860 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 117,714 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 117,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 108,248 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 108,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front chassis legs corroded

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside front seat belt fluffed

Pass 14 Feb 2013 94,748 miles

slight noise both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Feb 2013 94,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight noise both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Feb 2012 76,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,230 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,225 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 57,224 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,579 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,686 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,951 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 24,667 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 JYU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 ET53 JYU, 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 JYU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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