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DC53 FCF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,501 mi
Last recorded138,501 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 FCF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 138,501 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded All inner wing by boot floor (Shock absorber) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded All inner wing by boot floor (Shock absorber) (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Advise Body work in General poor condition but is not holed at this time

Advise Oil light on

Advise surface Corrosion to all under body and chassis but is not holed at this time

Offside Front Advise Corrosion to O/S/F Chassis (Inner wing ) but is not by a structual part

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2017 118,222 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

front and rear chassis has been welded and repaired

Fail 5 Jan 2017 118,213 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

front and rear chassis has been welded and repaired

Fail 23 Nov 2016 117,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch to front steop (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch to chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 114,356 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 114,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg under the bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 113,586 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield deterioratrd . rear

font inner body corroded , just outside a prescribed area

nearside and offside front inner chassis corroded

play offsaide front steering rack arm

Fail 3 Oct 2014 113,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield deterioratrd . rear

font inner body corroded , just outside a prescribed area

nearside and offside front inner chassis corroded

play offsaide front steering rack arm

Pass 25 Sep 2013 111,062 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 111,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre flat

Pass 16 Aug 2012 106,110 miles

offside front steering arm has play

Fail 8 Aug 2012 106,020 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front steering arm has play

Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,142 miles

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

front discs worn

offside front steering arm has play

Fail 4 Aug 2011 99,141 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

offside front steering arm has play

Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,859 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 91,859 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 85,948 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 85,948 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 77,858 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 31 Jul 2007 67,231 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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DC53 FCF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FCF, 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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DC53 FCF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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