MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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)
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)
n/s wiper blade split on end
n/s/f lower arm, rear bush unbonding
o/s/f lower arm, rear bush unbonding
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
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
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
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
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
brake pedal rubber worn
brake pedal rubber worn
signs of power steering pump weeping
slight ware in o/s/f wheel bearing
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
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
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
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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