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ET53 OUP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,706 mi
Last recorded259,706 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 259,706 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

lower arm rear bush perished n/sf

rear chassis corroded by bump stops

Pass 9 Jun 2015 243,222 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 228,378 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 210,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 210,789 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 201,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Propshaft second centre bearing excessively worn.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 201,703 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Propshaft second centre bearing excessively worn.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,034 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 200,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 194,525 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 18 Feb 2010 194,525 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Jan 2009 163,732 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 132,636 miles

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

ns side loading door damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2007 101,536 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 101,536 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OUP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OUP, 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 OUP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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