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DG53 STX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

314,077 mi
Last recorded314,077 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 314,077 miles

both outer sills corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Sep 2018 314,077 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Sep 2017 250,168 miles

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

Outer both body structure corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2017 250,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Outer both body structure corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 186,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 163,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 149,824 miles

Exhaust outter casing coroded and hanging off

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 149,823 miles

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

Exhaust outter casing coroded and hanging off

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 147,594 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Sep 2013 147,594 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Aug 2012 143,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2012 143,851 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2011 134,130 miles

Front number plate is deteriorated but is still readable

Pass 8 Jul 2010 128,373 miles

Both front brake disks worn but are servicable

Front number plate broken but is still readable

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Jul 2010 128,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Both front brake disks worn but are servicable

Front number plate broken but is still readable

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 May 2009 120,619 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some damaged to front no plate

Fail 7 May 2009 120,613 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some damaged to front no plate

Pass 8 Apr 2008 114,294 miles

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

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

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

slight damage front no plate

Pass 2 Apr 2007 91,307 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs slightly worn

o/s mirror slightly cracked

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 STX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 DG53 STX, 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 STX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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