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DC53 EZU

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,238 mi
Last recorded157,238 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EZU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 157,238 miles

both front inner sills corroded

both front inner wheel arch areas corroded

offside park brake effort slightly low

Fail 8 Dec 2014 157,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front inner sills corroded

both front inner wheel arch areas corroded

offside park brake effort slightly low

Pass 11 Dec 2013 120,497 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 120,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 109,301 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 109,244 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 97,803 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 97,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 85,803 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 85,803 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 78,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 78,415 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 75,996 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,514 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 209,466 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 209,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DC53 EZU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DC53 EZU, 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 DC53 EZU registered?

DC53 EZU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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