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ET53 PAO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,815 mi
Last recorded160,815 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 160,815 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 160,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 134,662 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,756 miles

Body has slight corrosion BOTH OUTER SILLS. (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 115,756 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO BEAM PATTERN. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion BOTH OUTER SILLS. (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 97,592 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 97,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,242 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,660 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 172,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 64,808 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 57,423 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 57,423 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,445 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,940 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,963 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,585 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 PAO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PAO, 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

How do I check the history of ET53 PAO?

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What year was ET53 PAO registered?

ET53 PAO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is ET53 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 PAO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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