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DN53 UEG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,296 mi
Last recorded194,296 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 194,296 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018
Pass 22 Jun 2017 189,066 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2017
Fail 5 Jun 2017

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2016 184,186 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perrished

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

chassis repaired and heavely sealed

gearbox mounting slight play

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 184,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perrished

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

chassis repaired and heavely sealed

gearbox mounting slight play

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 180,489 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 180,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 169,474 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 169,474 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 174,592 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 174,587 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 142,823 miles

n/s front coilspring corroded weak

n/s front wheelbearing slight roughness when rotated

Pass 1 Oct 2010 121,716 miles

nail in osf tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2010 121,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

nail in osf tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2009 113,685 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 111,715 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 111,715 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

steering pipes insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2008 101,917 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 101,917 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 68,774 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 68,774 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 47,414 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 UEG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 UEG, 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 UEG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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