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ET53 OSY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,420 mi
Last recorded158,420 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2022 158,420 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 156,433 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 156,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 153,671 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 153,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 148,626 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 148,626 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 145,443 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 145,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017
Pass 23 Nov 2015 135,470 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 126,799 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 126,799 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 118,176 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 103,795 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,117 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 90,117 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,100 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,234 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,102 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,273 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 OSY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OSY, 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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What year was ET53 OSY registered?

ET53 OSY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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