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DN53 EYG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,156 mi
Last recorded158,156 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 EYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 158,156 miles

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

crack in o/s of windscreen outside swept area

rear crossmember holed within prescribed area but not on supporting member

Pass 17 Oct 2014 151,343 miles

Bodywork poor

Chassis sections showing signs of corrotion may need attention soon

Tyres worn spare missing

Windscreen slight damage

Pass 27 Sep 2013 143,590 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 133,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear inner wheel arcj corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 133,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear inner wheel arcj corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 130,304 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 130,304 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight nick in n/s seat belt

Pass 24 Apr 2010 121,450 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 112,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 112,110 miles
Pass 12 May 2008
Pass 27 Feb 2008 100,712 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 80,397 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 80,397 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DN53 EYG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN53 EYG, 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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DN53 EYG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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