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ET53 VJK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,305 mi
Last recorded17,305 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 17,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 16,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 15,113 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 10,630 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 7,037 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 7,037 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 3,195 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015
Pass 18 Dec 2014 71,813 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,760 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,037 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 54,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,509 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,218 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 49,218 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,883 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,683 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,225 miles

o/s/r inner tyre flat

Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,414 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 21,414 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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 VJK is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJK, 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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What year was ET53 VJK registered?

ET53 VJK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is ET53 VJK safe to buy?

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