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DC53 FDX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

176,958 mi
Last recorded176,958 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2016 176,958 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear reg lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater not working n/s/f (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f inner wing to strut area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner wing to strut area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r (front spring mount area) (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r (rear spring mount area) (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front both sides (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front sidelights (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has excessive play o/s/f (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view n/s/f door mirror (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure n/s/f seat mount corroded (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r (front spring mount area) (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r (rear spring mount area) (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyre (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front inner sills corodded

engine bad oil leak

front brake fluctuation close to limit

n/s/f inner rack has slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2014 150,355 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 150,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 142,302 miles

Nearside & offside footwell/step area corroded & holed

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 142,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside & offside footwell/step area corroded & holed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 133,931 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 133,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 125,101 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 125,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Front brake pads woen low

Fail 1 Feb 2010 118,652 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 118,652 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 111,781 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 111,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 102,548 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 84,795 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 FDX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FDX, 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 FDX registered?

DC53 FDX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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