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ET53 TUA

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,845 mi
Last recorded142,845 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 TUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 142,845 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Clunk + play in o/s end of steering rack. Recomend further investigation

Damage to o/s front wing

Fail 19 Nov 2013 142,845 miles

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

Clunk + play in o/s end of steering rack. Recomend further investigation

Damage to o/s front wing

Engine oil leak

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2012 116,383 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 87,197 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,038 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 61,471 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,473 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 TUA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TUA, 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

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What year was ET53 TUA registered?

ET53 TUA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is ET53 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 TUA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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