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DN53 UCX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front wing leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front wing leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2020

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section of tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis rail above rear axle at bump stop mounting area. Bump stop and mounting plate missing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear most bearing worn to excess (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front wing leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis rail at rear axle suspension bump stop mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front wing leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipe coming from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front wing panel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sliding door lower hinge/roller (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear most twin seat inner seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front wing panel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from vacuum pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded leading to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 71,211 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipe coming from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front wing panel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sliding door lower hinge/roller (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable outer sheath (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear most twin seat inner seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front wing panel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable outer sheath (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from vacuum pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded leading to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear section of offside and nearside main chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (4.1.E.2b)

both front brake discs inner face badly corroded

both front inner brake pads look low

Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,374 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside front tyre low 3mm

Fail 26 Feb 2016 58,374 miles

Inner Emergency exit sign missing nearside sliding door (6.2.D.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Outer Emergency exit sign missing nearside sliding door (6.2.D.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside front tyre low 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

offside rear inner tyre getting low on tread

Fail 11 Mar 2015 52,644 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear inner tyre getting low on tread

Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,429 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2014 43,429 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2013 38,480 miles

Centre passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,385 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on the edges

osr outer tyres has slight damadge on sidewall

very slight play in nsr half shaft

Fail 16 Jan 2012 30,379 miles

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

both front tyres have slight wear on the edges

osr outer tyres has slight damadge on sidewall

rear step has two loose bolts on the ns tried to tighten up but are siezed

very slight play in nsr half shaft

Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,818 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust is slightly corroded

front brake discs are coroded

nsr outer tyre has slight damadge to sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,198 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 22,193 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

alt belt noisey

nail in nsr inner tyre

nsr outer tyre scuffed on sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,306 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 14,306 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 11,653 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 10,423 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 UCX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UCX, 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 UCX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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