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DN53 GFY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,814 mi
Last recorded171,814 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 171,814 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill been part repaired please keep checked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill been part repaired please keep checked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive unknow repairs from inside to floor above chassis/rear subframe mounting please keep checked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play to max limit please keep checked (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both to max limit (2.4.G.2)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 171,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out riger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded at pipe into box and outer covering corroded (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill been part repaired please keep checked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill been part repaired please keep checked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive unknow repairs from inside to floor above chassis/rear subframe mounting please keep checked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play to max limit please keep checked (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both to max limit (2.4.G.2)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015
Fail 26 May 2015 158,702 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 142,076 miles

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)

osf tyre in ner edge very worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 121,533 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 121,355 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 101,127 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 101,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 87,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 87,455 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 76,399 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,292 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,595 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,098 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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DN53 GFY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN53 GFY, 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 GFY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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