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EU53 UYW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,254 mi
Last recorded178,254 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 178,254 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 13 Aug 2016 178,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 1 Aug 2015 167,087 miles

both rear wheelarches corroded

floor pan corroded

front inner wheelarches corroded

offside front chassis leg corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2015 166,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear wheelarches corroded

floor pan corroded

front inner wheelarches corroded

offside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 156,111 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front inner wheel arch area corroded

screw in nearside rear tyre

seals and floor pan corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 152,072 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 144,410 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 138,264 miles

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

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

adjusted hand brake

cheek oil water

number plate lamp

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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EU53 UYW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU53 UYW, 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 EU53 UYW registered?

EU53 UYW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2004.

Is EU53 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 UYW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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