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DF53 LJZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,683 mi
Last recorded134,683 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 134,683 miles

All under vehicle structure has slight corrosion

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

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

offside and nearside front under bonnet body corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 134,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All under vehicle structure has slight corrosion

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

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

offside and nearside front under bonnet body corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 129,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Heavily under sealed through out

Pass 6 Jun 2017 126,445 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 126,434 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 126,346 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s rear lense broken (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH FRONT STEPS TO INNER SILLS (5.2.6)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH REAR OUTER X MEMBER/INNER WING PANELS (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S REAR WHEEL ARCH (INNER) (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH OUTER (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside o/s rear light slight bad earth

n/s mirror deteriorated

not reading can be obtained emissions

Pass 30 Dec 2014 116,851 miles

child seat fitted to centre seat

corrosion to ns and os sills

oil leak

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 24 Dec 2014 116,831 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

child seat fitted to centre seat

oil leak

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 27 Jan 2014 112,125 miles

front screen cracked not in drivers view

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2014 112,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

rear metal brake pipe corroded

front brake pads very low

front screen cracked not in drivers view

Pass 1 Feb 2013 105,507 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 105,507 miles

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

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

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

b ump stop in poor condition

exhaust touching body

Pass 4 Jan 2012 97,308 miles

chips in windscreen and cracked at base of screen

front brake discs poor condition

seapage around power steering pump

Fail 3 Jan 2012 97,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chips in windscreen and cracked at base of screen

front brake discs poor condition

seapage around power steering pump

Pass 15 Nov 2010 87,237 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,061 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 75,775 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,848 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 50,931 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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DF53 LJZ 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 LJZ, 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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DF53 LJZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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