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DF53 DHM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,610 mi
Last recorded127,610 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 DHM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 127,610 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Nearside Rear handbrake lower than offside

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 127,610 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Nearside Rear handbrake lower than offside

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 125,511 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear tyre deteriated

Rear exhaust box corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 125,511 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear tyre deteriated

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 May 2016 123,312 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 123,269 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 119,963 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 119,931 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 116,186 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 116,152 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 112,126 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front wiper blade has slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2012 109,337 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 106,038 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 96,023 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 88,157 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,176 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 80,176 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 70,990 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 70,990 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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DF53 DHM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DF53 DHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 DHM registered?

DF53 DHM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 January 2004.

Is DF53 DHM safe to buy?

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