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ET53 VKB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,467 mi
Last recorded52,467 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 52,467 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 51,996 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 51,996 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 51,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

off side inner seal and step corroded

off side inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 51,200 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 115,771 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,471 miles

Oil leak

both front brakes look like they have been hot.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 49,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front brakes look like they have been hot.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,526 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 47,679 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 46,478 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,552 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 45,552 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2009 43,973 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,964 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,463 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 22,426 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 VKB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB registered?

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

Is ET53 VKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 VKB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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