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ET53 VJJ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,953 mi
Last recorded120,953 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 VJJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 120,953 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats been removed ()

Fail 29 Mar 2022 63,681 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats been removed ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,108 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft/ diffseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both silencers outer skins corroded

several structural repairs freshly undersealed/painted

Fail 25 Nov 2020 62,108 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft/ diffseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both silencers outer skins corroded

several structural repairs freshly undersealed/painted

Pass 22 May 2019 59,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 59,645 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 58,332 miles

Advise handbrake has long travel

Fail 11 May 2018

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2017

Advise brake check

Advise off side front and near side front brake pipes rusty.

Fail 28 Apr 2017

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror plastic (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Advise brake check

Advise off side front and near side front brake pipes rusty.

Pass 23 Mar 2016
Fail 15 Mar 2016

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015
Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,044 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,468 miles

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,195 miles

Small cut in O/S/R tyre outer wall

Fail 11 Mar 2011 38,195 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Small cut in O/S/R tyre outer wall

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,903 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 35,903 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,157 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 25,013 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 23,805 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 21,334 miles

Heater hoses leaking severely under body

Third row of seats not fitted

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 VJJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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