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ET53 OEG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,153 mi
Last recorded123,153 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 OEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 123,153 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 123,153 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 120,132 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 120,132 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 117,165 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 117,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front outer wall cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 106,059 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side outer handle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front outer wall cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 101,338 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,553 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 97,552 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,564 miles

nearside rear outer seatbelt lock cover missing (working ok )

Fail 20 Nov 2012 92,564 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

nearside rear outer seatbelt lock cover missing (working ok )

Pass 26 Nov 2011 89,286 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 86,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 83,663 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008
Pass 29 Oct 2007 74,773 miles

o/s/rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2007 74,770 miles

Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.12.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.12.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

off side rear lamp lens cracked.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,700 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 51,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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 OEG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel 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 OEG, 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 OEG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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