CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA53 FHP

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,106 mi
Last recorded115,106 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FHP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 115,106 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017

aircon pipe fouling/rubbing against radiator mounting panel(pipe damaged as a result)

nearside and offside front coil springs starting to corrode

nearside and offside front/rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak from (suspect)lower crank seal

parking brake warning lamp inoperative

rear screen washer jet broken/inoperative

vehicle structure (ie chassis members)in a very poor rusty condition

Fail 24 Nov 2017

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

aircon pipe fouling/rubbing against radiator mounting panel(pipe damaged as a result)

nearside and offside front coil springs starting to corrode

nearside and offside front/rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak from (suspect)lower crank seal

parking brake warning lamp inoperative

rear screen washer jet broken/inoperative

vehicle structure (ie chassis members)in a very poor rusty condition

Pass 25 Nov 2016
Fail 24 Nov 2016

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 104,485 miles

all metallic testable items in a very rusty condition

exhaust system starting to corrode

nearside and offside longitudinal brake pipes starting to corrode

transverse front/rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 26 Nov 2015 104,485 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all metallic testable items in a very rusty condition

exhaust system starting to corrode

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside longitudinal brake pipes starting to corrode

transverse front/rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2014 102,202 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 102,196 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,231 miles

Advise on osr leaf spring bump stop deteorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 94,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Advise on osr leaf spring bump stop deteorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 97,450 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011
Pass 2 Nov 2010 88,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 80,485 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 72,888 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 72,888 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 61,254 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DA53 FHP is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA53 FHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA53 FHP?

You can check the full history of DA53 FHP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA53 FHP registered?

DA53 FHP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is DA53 FHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 FHP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA53 FHP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA53 FHP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.