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DN53 SFV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

377,427 mi
Last recorded377,427 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 377,427 miles

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

Oil leak

bonnet slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel arch repaired by tape

Pass 9 Feb 2011 359,232 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 339,555 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Feb 2010 339,553 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Jun 2009 329,767 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Feb 2008 313,705 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 313,666 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 264,277 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 264,277 miles

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 SFV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SFV, 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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What year was DN53 SFV registered?

DN53 SFV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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