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ET53 ZWJ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

149,314 mi
Last recorded149,314 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 149,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 127,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

Vehicle only just passed rear service and handbrake efficiency

Pass 26 Apr 2016 119,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin coming off (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner rack joints slight play within

oil leak

wax oil needed

Fail 24 Apr 2016 119,499 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides inner sill to steps (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above axle both sides inside chassis crack may clean up (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides front of rear wheels floor panels (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides rear of rear wheels body out rigers to floor pANELS (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides centre inner sils (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin coming off (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner rack joints slight play within

oil leak

wax oil needed

Fail 23 Feb 2015 110,308 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT BEEN WELED AND BLACLED THROUGH OUT

Pass 23 Feb 2015 110,308 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT BEEN WELED AND BLACLED THROUGH OUT

Fail 31 Jan 2015 110,308 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

dry and rusty on chassis,bpdy,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good conditiuon and to protect it

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 104,997 miles

child seats fitted

exhaust badly c orroded

Fail 14 Feb 2014 104,873 miles

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

child seats fitted

exhaust badly c orroded

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 99,358 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 99,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 86,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 76,831 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 76,831 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 May 2009 63,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 63,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 52,449 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 52,431 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 258,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 258,459 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 199,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZWJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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