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ET53 PDZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,773 mi
Last recorded125,773 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 125,773 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner chassis surface corroded over suspension bump stop

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive behind rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside lower sills holed and corroded but not within any prescribed areas

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 13 Sep 2017 125,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner chassis surface corroded over suspension bump stop

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive behind rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside lower sills holed and corroded but not within any prescribed areas

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 5 Mar 2016 114,503 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

n/s/ sill corroded but not gone through

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r brake has slight grab on wheel

Fail 2 Mar 2016 114,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r brake has slight grab on wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2015 111,699 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

nearside front tyre unevenly worn.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 111,699 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

nearside front tyre unevenly worn.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 108,497 miles

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 108,496 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 102,823 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,312 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 95,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 84,417 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 73,747 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,700 miles

OIL LEAKS REAR OF ENGINE. SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE ROOF/O/S REAR

Pass 31 Jan 2008 52,969 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 52,969 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 41,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 PDZ 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 64.7%.

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 PDZ, 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 PDZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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