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ET53 PBV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,549 mi
Last recorded135,549 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 135,549 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre on legal limit + cuts in tread

offside front inner sill corroded

offside front mirror cover damaged

offside front step corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 135,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake master cylinder one nut missing but still secure

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre on legal limit + cuts in tread

offside front inner sill corroded

offside front mirror cover damaged

offside front step corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 132,183 miles

front brake pads low

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brakes have slight bind

Fail 28 Feb 2017 132,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 26 Feb 2016 128,708 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 22 Feb 2016 128,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x5 (4.1.D.1a)

both rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,201 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

offside rear brake pipe slightly correded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 122,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

offside rear brake pipe slightly correded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 115,239 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (nearside low on application)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 109,803 miles

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

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

coolent level low

Fail 18 Feb 2012 109,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

coolent level low

nearside front tyre worn both edges close to wear bars

offside front tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

Pass 27 Jan 2011 104,401 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 93,085 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,746 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,483 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 61,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ELECTRICAL CABLE ADRIFT ALONG N/S CHASSIS; OIL LEAK IN ENGINE AREA;

Pass 13 Feb 2007 45,417 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 45,416 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 PBV 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 61.1%.

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 PBV, 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 PBV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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