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ET53 OTJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside door step corroded and holed

Offside front inner wing corroded and holed

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 97,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box split down seam (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 96,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 96,276 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 89,602 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 83,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,878 miles

Wheel trims fitted unable to check all items

Fail 8 Feb 2016 68,610 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure rubbing through on spring (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Wheel trims fitted unable to check all items

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,036 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 51,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,740 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GENERAL WEAR NOT EXCESSIVE.

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX 4mm.

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 46,740 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GENERAL WEAR NOT EXCESSIVE.

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX 4mm.

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,537 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,459 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 33,942 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,415 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,947 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 13,447 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 OTJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 OTJ, 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 OTJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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