CarVerify

Free Car Check

DN53 UJW

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

150,387 mi
Last recorded150,387 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 UJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 150,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis(front leaf spring mount) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

sills corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2017 148,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting quarter panel (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door step/ sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 143,969 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing where marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion where marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion where marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 143,964 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings where marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings where marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper mechanism has excessive play (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing where marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion where marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion where marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 135,392 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 135,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 121,340 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn

Fail 22 Sep 2014 121,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn

Fail 20 Aug 2014 119,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front bumper mounting point excessively corroded

Nearside front inner sill excessively corroded

Nearside rear inner sill excessively corroded

Nearside rear outer sill excessively corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside centre inner sill excessively corroded

Offside front bumper mounting point excessively corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 104,478 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 104,137 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 94,358 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 94,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,860 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,895 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 79,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 147,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 133,482 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 111,311 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 83,617 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 83,617 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 55,353 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DN53 UJW is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 UJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN53 UJW?

You can check the full history of DN53 UJW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DN53 UJW registered?

DN53 UJW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is DN53 UJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 UJW shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN53 UJW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DN53 UJW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.