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ET53 OZC

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,844 mi
Last recorded141,844 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 141,844 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 132,836 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 132,836 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 117,623 miles

both lower sills and off side door step area rusting

off side door mirror cracked

off side front tyre inner edge bald

outside of both rear chassis rails rusting near shock top mounts

several metal brake pipes rusting

windscreen damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2016 117,623 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both lower sills and off side door step area rusting

off side door mirror cracked

off side front tyre inner edge bald

outside of both rear chassis rails rusting near shock top mounts

several metal brake pipes rusting

windscreen damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2015 117,571 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

off side door step rusting

off side front tyre inner edge badly worn

outside of near side and off side rear chassis rails fracturing near shock absorber mounts

several metal brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 14 Jan 2015 110,488 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 110,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 104,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 93,203 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 68,406 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 80,015 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 76,021 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 65,995 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 55,375 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,905 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 OZC is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OZC, 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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What year was ET53 OZC registered?

ET53 OZC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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