MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
rack ends have slight play
underneath vehicle covered in underseal
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside rear tyre worn
puncture nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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