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ET53 OSO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,792 mi
Last recorded118,792 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 118,792 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 118,792 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 107,090 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 99,682 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 89,177 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 89,177 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,147 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 59,559 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 59,559 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,767 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,716 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 OSO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OSO, 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 OSO registered?

ET53 OSO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is ET53 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 OSO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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