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ET53 OZJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,059 mi
Last recorded195,059 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 195,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2019 195,058 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 9 May 2018 189,122 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 178,570 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 178,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 158,833 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 137,350 miles

corrosion under body /sills

Pass 21 Jan 2014 120,586 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 120,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 97,350 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 83,581 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 83,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,684 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 75,684 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,295 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,976 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,192 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,744 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 OZJ 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 72.2%.

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 OZJ, 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 OZJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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