MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
Nearside & offside footwell/step area corroded & holed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DC53 FDX safe to buy?
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