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ET53 LFH

2004 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

87,006 mi
Last recorded87,006 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 LFH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 87,006 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,136 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 86,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2024
Pass 13 Dec 2022 81,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis at bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis at bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 71,919 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021
Pass 12 Dec 2019 64,849 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 62,847 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 61,490 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 55,790 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,616 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 46,868 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,590 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,042 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,236 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,480 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 33,256 miles

wiper blades a bit worn

Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,987 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,362 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,955 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 14,988 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 LFH is a 2004 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LFH, 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 LFH registered?

ET53 LFH is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is ET53 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 LFH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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