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DG53 SNJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,531 mi
Last recorded119,531 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 SNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 119,531 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 119,531 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside inner/outer sill corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Pass 18 Feb 2020 111,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 103,669 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 103,669 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 96,548 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 89,630 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,208 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,189 miles

n/s/r lamp lense slightly damaged

slight bind on o/s/r brake

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,424 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 52,885 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 52,389 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 51,477 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 49,718 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 49,699 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 42,144 miles

nearside rear tyre slight damage on tread

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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DG53 SNJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG53 SNJ, 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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DG53 SNJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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