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EY53 MYC

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

174,975 mi
Last recorded174,975 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 MYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 174,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2023

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

general age related under body corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2022 170,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 170,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 166,831 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 154,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 151,734 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 148,396 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 138,451 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 177,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 177,749 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 171,346 miles

Spare tyre defective

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 167,806 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak engine

Pass 11 Mar 2013 167,806 miles

slight oil leak engine

Fail 24 Nov 2011 157,854 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 157,854 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 144,848 miles

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

brake pedal rubber close to the limit

off side front wishbone bush is close tothe limit

Pass 16 Nov 2009 128,942 miles

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

center propshaft bearing has play

Fail 16 Nov 2009 128,942 miles

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

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

center propshaft bearing has play

Pass 17 Oct 2008 112,600 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 82,410 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 82,410 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 57,973 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 57,973 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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 MYC is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MYC, 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 MYC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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