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ET53 VKD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,033 mi
Last recorded154,033 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 VKD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 154,033 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion has started on N/S and O/S inner sills but not within prescribed area

Pass 13 Mar 2017 144,727 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 141,925 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 141,925 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SIDE OF CHASSIS HOLED & CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL HOLED, near chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 137,126 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 137,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 136,218 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2014 136,218 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 131,758 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 131,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 121,172 miles

FRONT BRAKE BALLANCE ACTUALLY 25% LIMIT 25%

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 112,263 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 112,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 104,401 miles

front brake ballance actually 24% limit 254%

Fail 6 Jan 2010 104,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 94,133 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 85,611 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,828 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 67,828 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 VKD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VKD, 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 VKD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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