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ET53 VHZ

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

234,934 mi
Last recorded234,934 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 VHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 234,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 234,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 231,004 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 231,004 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 228,599 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 228,599 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 228,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper blades not tested (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody inner sill just lower of door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody inner sill X2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis top under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

5 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet locking mechanism in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2015 157,866 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 150,148 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 150,138 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 148,187 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 140,424 miles

imbalance on rear brakes just passed

Pass 6 Jun 2012 138,928 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 128,043 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 124,875 miles

judder on rear just passed

Pass 5 Aug 2010 110,312 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 107,174 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 107,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 93,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dampness in o/s headlamp

Fail 2 Jun 2009 93,521 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dampness in o/s headlamp

Pass 9 Jun 2008 79,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 59,630 miles

air con pipe on n/s drive sshaft

Fail 4 Jun 2007 59,630 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air con pipe on n/s drive sshaft

Pass 24 May 2006 40,808 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 VHZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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