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ET53 NGY

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

191,612 mi
Last recorded191,612 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 191,612 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 181,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.80 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2017 176,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front lower arm, rear bush unbonding

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 176,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front lower arm, rear bush unbonding

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 171,324 miles

n/s wiper blade split on end

n/s/f lower arm, rear bush unbonding

o/s/f lower arm, rear bush unbonding

Fail 11 Apr 2016 171,196 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split on end

n/s/f lower arm, rear bush unbonding

o/s/f lower arm, rear bush unbonding

Pass 9 Mar 2015 164,366 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 5 Mar 2015 164,349 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 31 Jan 2014 158,186 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight bind on osf wheel

Pass 14 Feb 2013 152,819 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 27 Jan 2012 145,803 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

signs of power steering pump weeping

slight ware in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jan 2012 145,789 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

signs of power steering pump weeping

slight ware in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Dec 2010 133,609 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front brake disc`s worn on inner surfaces

Fail 29 Nov 2010 133,599 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front brake disc`s worn on inner surfaces

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2009 123,709 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 107,539 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 107,539 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 89,489 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 89,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 72,404 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 72,389 miles

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

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

Service 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 NGY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NGY, 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 NGY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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