MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)
Offside outer sill rusty
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
rear brake application uneven n/s lagging behind (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside outer sill rusty
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber (Chassis) (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear Mounting and outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber (Chassis) (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear Mounting and outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Wing Dead Chick in birds nest !
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front step rusted
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre Outer Sill (Seat Mounting) (5.2.6)
Trip Hazard N/S/R Sliding door
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WING (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (6.2.D.1b)
Nearside Rear window(s) not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) SLIDING DOOR (6.9.7b)
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
nearside rear seats missing at time of test
offside rear chassis starting to corrode above bump stop
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside rear seats missing at time of test
offside rear chassis starting to corrode above bump stop
NSR seats removed
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
NSR seats removed
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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DK53 HMD is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 DK53 HMD, 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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DK53 HMD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 2004.
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