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DN53 UGV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,032 mi
Last recorded40,032 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 40,032 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 37,559 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 34,973 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 32,332 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 30,521 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 28,329 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 28,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 26,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,751 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 23,751 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 21,498 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 19,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 16,872 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 16,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,185 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,859 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 9,491 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 8,648 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 8,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 7,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 6,878 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 5,980 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 4,987 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 4,119 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 UGV 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 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 UGV, 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 UGV registered?

DN53 UGV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DN53 UGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 UGV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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