CarVerify

Free Car Check

DF53 LPP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,172 mi
Last recorded193,172 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 193,172 miles

o/s wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2019 193,172 miles

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

o/s wheel arch corroded

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 192,686 miles

rear floor areas corroded

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Sep 2018 191,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 181,645 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 181,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 180,798 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 177,274 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 171,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 171,432 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 169,667 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 163,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 155,482 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 155,482 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 147,364 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 147,364 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 10 Apr 2008 122,609 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 122,609 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 92,196 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DF53 LPP 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 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPP, 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

How do I check the history of DF53 LPP?

You can check the full history of DF53 LPP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF53 LPP registered?

DF53 LPP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is DF53 LPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 LPP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF53 LPP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DF53 LPP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.