MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general corrosion
nearside rear inner tyre worn low
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system deteriorated
general corrosion
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
both rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect
centre exhaust box deteriorated
light underbody corrosion
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
Nail in nearside front tyre
light underbody corrosion
nearside front tyre worn,also has kerbing damage
rear exhaust box deteriorated
spare tyre soft
sqeaky engine belts
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
spare tyre soft
sqeaky engine belts
flat tyre to n/s/r inner
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
Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)
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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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