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ET53 OYJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,288 mi
Last recorded140,288 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 140,288 miles

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

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

majority of brake pipes have been greased. unable to carry out detailed inspection

oil leak

side loading door does not open

Fail 30 Oct 2015 140,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

majority of brake pipes have been greased. unable to carry out detailed inspection

oil leak

side loading door does not open

Pass 5 Dec 2014 135,100 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 109,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,307 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,010 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,477 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 54,801 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,467 miles

off side rear tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,399 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,762 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,807 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 OYJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYJ, 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 OYJ registered?

ET53 OYJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is ET53 OYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 OYJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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