MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,953 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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 ()
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 ()
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
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
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))
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))
Advise handbrake has long travel
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)
Advise brake check
Advise off side front and near side front brake pipes rusty.
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.
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)
Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Small cut in O/S/R tyre outer wall
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
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)
Heater hoses leaking severely under body
Third row of seats not fitted
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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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