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ET53 OUW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,303 mi
Last recorded149,303 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 149,303 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing /wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 149,289 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing /wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 149,282 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking drum (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Inner center sill has pore repere

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassiey near shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 143,630 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

rack ends have slight play

underneath vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 15 Sep 2016 143,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

rack ends have slight play

underneath vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 16 Feb 2016 142,072 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 142,043 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 134,958 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 123,496 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 115,232 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 115,232 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 105,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 95,862 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,755 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,460 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 63,985 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 63,985 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 48,326 miles

offside rear tyre worn

puncture nearside front tyre

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 OUW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OUW, 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 OUW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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