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ET53 OTU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,452 mi
Last recorded147,452 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 147,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

corrosion to underneath/chassis/wheel aech

Fail 23 Feb 2021 147,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

corrosion to underneath/chassis/wheel aech

Pass 9 Jan 2020 146,536 miles

CORRODED WHEEL ARCH

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILLS AND CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

UNDERSEALED BLACK

Fail 9 Jan 2020 146,536 miles

CORRODED WHEEL ARCH

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILLS AND CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

UNDERSEALED BLACK

Pass 16 Nov 2018 144,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded but covered cant inspect

Offside Front chassis corroed but covered cant inspect

nsf and osf wing mirrors cracked but still ok

Pass 3 Aug 2017 355,625 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 355,625 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side rear inner wheel arch correded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer riggers (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer riggers (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 122,704 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear chasis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 108,369 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 97,890 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 89,481 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,633 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 83,633 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,102 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,287 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,270 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,781 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,876 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 OTU 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 77.8%.

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 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

ET53 OTU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is ET53 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 OTU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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