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DE53 HXD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

247,225 mi
Last recorded247,225 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HXD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 247,225 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 132,548 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 128,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 230,355 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face badly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn edges,advise replacement

Offside centre inner sill holed outside of 30cm,however advise replacement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all general body,underbody and component corrosion

odometer display faulty,milege taken from tacho

Pass 1 Dec 2017 222,008 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both along axle (3.6.B.2c)

all general corrosion

exhaust system deteriorated/slight blow

mileage read from tachometer,due to faulty digit on odometer

slave cylinder leaking (clutch)

sliding door handle (outer) deteriorated but functional

vehicle holed outside of 30cm of components,both front inner sills/door step and o/s centre sill

Fail 30 Nov 2017 222,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x2 (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both along axle (3.6.B.2c)

all general corrosion

exhaust system deteriorated/slight blow

slave cylinder leaking (clutch)

sliding door handle (outer) deteriorated but functional

vehicle holed outside of 30cm of components,both front inner sills/door step and o/s centre sill

Pass 2 Dec 2016 120,321 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1n)

Nearside sliding door outer handle deteriorated but functional

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.2b)

all general underbody and component corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2016 120,320 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1n)

Nearside sliding door outer handle deteriorated but functional

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.2b)

all general underbody and component corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2015 114,560 miles

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

general corrosion

nearside rear inner tyre worn low

Fail 27 Nov 2015 204,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

general corrosion

nearside rear inner tyre worn low

Pass 10 Jun 2014 110,804 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

general corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2014 110,804 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

general corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,178 miles

both rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

centre exhaust box deteriorated

light underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2013 105,178 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

centre exhaust box deteriorated

light underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,763 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

light underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre worn,also has kerbing damage

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 76,651 miles

spare tyre soft

sqeaky engine belts

Fail 4 Feb 2010 130,875 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

spare tyre soft

sqeaky engine belts

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,857 miles

flat tyre to n/s/r inner

Fail 8 Jan 2009 65,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

flat tyre to n/s/r inner

Pass 29 Jan 2008 58,710 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,528 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 54,526 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 77,293 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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DE53 HXD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DE53 HXD, 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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DE53 HXD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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