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ET53 KMF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,321 mi
Last recorded167,321 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 167,321 miles

Both rear bumper end caps missing

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

O/S/R wheel arch & quarter panel are damaged

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 159,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front jacking point damged

both front outer sill damaged

both middle jacking point damged

front disc worn

o/s/r body damged

o/s/r wheel arch damged

Pass 2 Mar 2010 148,184 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded to limit

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear brake pipe corroded to limit

steering rack slight play

Fail 26 Feb 2010 148,109 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded to limit

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear brake pipe corroded to limit

steering rack slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2009 142,499 miles

N/s/r tyre worn close to limit.

O/s/f brake binding slightly.

O/s/f,o/s/r and front to rear brake pipes corroded near limit.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 142,472 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

N/s/r tyre worn close to limit.

O/s/f,n/s/f,o/s/r and front to rear, brake pipes corroded near limit.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 133,024 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing low.

Slight ressistance to rotation of o/s/f wheel,possibly brake or hub bearing repair carried out as rectification.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 133,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

O/s/r tyre wearing low.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 104,895 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 104,892 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 KMF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KMF, 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 KMF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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