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ET53 LJU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,287 mi
Last recorded144,287 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 144,287 miles

Front tyres hold inner/outer shoulder wear

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

Nearside middle outer sill holed/corroded

Offside Front under floor holed/corroded

Rear NUMBER PLATE LAMP LENS MISSING

Fail 29 Oct 2015 144,277 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rail (6.1.A.1)

Front tyres hold inner/outer shoulder wear

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

Nearside middle outer sill holed/corroded

Offside Front under floor holed/corroded

Rear NUMBER PLATE LAMP LENS MISSING

Pass 29 Nov 2014 141,035 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 141,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 128,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sills corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 128,001 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sills heavily corroded

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2012 125,509 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,294 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2011 78,293 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,501 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 6,549 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 173,405 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 173,405 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 136,260 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 136,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LJU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

ET53 LJU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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