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DN53 UHU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186 mi
Last recorded186 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 186 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 150 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front n/s door mirror assy damaged

rear n/s door damage

Pass 26 Jan 2007 81,915 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 81,907 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake discs worn

n/s mirror damaged

side loading door cannot be opened from the outside

Pass 31 Jan 2006 58,577 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 UHU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

DN53 UHU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is DN53 UHU safe to buy?

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