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DK53 HMD

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

180,519 mi
Last recorded180,519 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HMD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 180,519 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 180,511 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 175,802 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 175,801 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 175,730 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 169,615 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 116,615 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2015 160,172 miles

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)

Fail 28 May 2015 160,172 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 158,207 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 158,207 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 137,136 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 137,136 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 114,389 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 114,389 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,633 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 62,544 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,544 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,909 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 44,862 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,232 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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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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