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EY53 MRU

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,911 mi
Last recorded72,911 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 MRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 72,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 65,112 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 65,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 54,177 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

surface corrosion to rear sill nearside

surface corrosion to rear sill offside

Fail 29 Sep 2023 54,176 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

surface corrosion to rear sill nearside

surface corrosion to rear sill offside

Pass 30 Sep 2021 54,084 miles

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,437 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 43,591 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,071 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,643 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,530 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,739 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,312 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,284 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,306 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,439 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,342 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 22,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

H/BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INOP

Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,453 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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EY53 MRU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY53 MRU, 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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EY53 MRU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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