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DC53 FCJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,272 mi
Last recorded133,272 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 FCJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2016 133,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel Arch Near Strut Top Mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front Spring Mount Near Sliding Door Runner (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear Spring Mount, Front of Rear Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel Arch Near Strut Top Mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Above Front Spring Mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing Mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 125,540 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 125,540 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt anchor point(step) (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 118,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 116,989 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 111,899 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 106,086 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 98,944 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 92,085 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 89,000 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 89,000 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 85,422 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 85,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 69,383 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 FCJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DC53 FCJ, 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 FCJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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