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DN53 UAZ

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

176,904 mi
Last recorded176,904 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 UAZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 176,904 miles

back box outer skin corroded

brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Nov 2017 176,835 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 168,905 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Fail 8 Nov 2016 168,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner box section. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside outer sill corroded & holed.

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Offside outer sill corroded & holed.

Pass 28 Nov 2015 165,854 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 165,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded torrett / inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 163,603 miles

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

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

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

n/s inner sill corroded & holed.

Fail 15 Nov 2014 163,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s inner sill corroded & holed.

o/s outer & inner sill corroded & holed.

o/s/f brake slightly binding.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 160,260 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner cill corroded & holed.

o/s/f inner cill corroded & holed.

o/s/f inner wing corroded & holed.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 160,260 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f inner cill corroded & holed.

o/s/f inner cill corroded & holed.

o/s/f inner wing corroded & holed.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 157,796 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 155,176 miles

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

h/brake warning light inop.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 155,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

h/brake warning light inop.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 152,705 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 152,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 114,812 miles

Slight corrision to near-side outer sill

Fail 23 Dec 2008 114,251 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight corrision to near-side outer sill

Pass 4 May 2007 72,916 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 72,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UAZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 UAZ, 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 UAZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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