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ET53 OSR

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,125 mi
Last recorded123,125 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 123,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis adjacent to shocker absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper is lose

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis adjacent to shocker absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 123,125 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis adjacent to shocker absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper is lose

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis adjacent to shocker absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 118,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

extensive corrosion throughout vehicle chassis and floor areas, not considered excessive at this point

Fail 31 Oct 2017 118,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door step/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis over axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most inner sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre very low on tread, just legal

extensive corrosion throughout vehicle chassis and floor areas, not considered excessive at this point

Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,700 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 110,366 miles

Emissions not tested no oil cap and engine knocking and a little blue smoke (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger by bumper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most chassis behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and has a cut exposing cords but not in excess or requirements

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under bonnet close to excess (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear suspension mounting areas corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2015 8,891 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 8,891 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 105,992 miles

Underbody corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,251 miles

Underbody detioirating due to corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2014 94,249 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Underbody detioirating due to corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,990 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 72,765 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,680 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,223 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,530 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,675 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 OSR is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OSR, 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 OSR is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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