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ET53 LEU

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,613 mi
Last recorded83,613 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 LEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 83,613 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 80,511 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,509 miles

underbody corosion

Fail 6 Jan 2018 76,463 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded points off corrosion marked with chalk multiple both front and rear off vehicle! (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion throughout underbody!!!

Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,308 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 70,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 57,289 miles

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

Front sills lips damaged

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

Rear chassis corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 57,289 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front sills lips damaged

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

Rear chassis corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,208 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,395 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,087 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,765 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,098 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 31,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 25,738 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 19,915 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 14,530 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 LEU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LEU, 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 LEU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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