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DN53 OBB

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,038 mi
Last recorded116,038 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 OBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 116,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 113,054 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 111,041 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 106,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Water Ingress off side head lamp unit

Pass 2 Mar 2012 102,149 miles

damage to nearside

deep cuts in nearside front tyre

tyres all getting low

Fail 1 Mar 2012 102,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

damage to nearside

deep cuts in nearside front tyre

front pads getting low

tyres all getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2011 85,074 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 77,885 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 69,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 59,365 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 46,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 46,983 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 OBB is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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