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DN53 GJY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,331 mi
Last recorded198,331 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 198,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front TYRE HAS LOTS OF CUTS

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

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

Offside Front SILL/STEP EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Offside Front TYRE HAS LOTS OF CUTS

Fail 9 Sep 2015 198,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front TYRE HAS LOTS OF CUTS

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

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

Offside Front SILL/STEP EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Offside Front TYRE HAS LOTS OF CUTS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNABLE TO OPEN BONNET

Pass 23 Sep 2014 190,101 miles

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

offside inner sill corroded

offside mirror damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2014 190,079 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside inner sill corroded

offside mirror damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2013 182,848 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 174,742 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 174,742 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 166,814 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 166,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 161,874 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 158,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 156,290 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 134,999 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 134,999 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 GJY 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 64.3%.

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 GJY, 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 GJY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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