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DS53 SBZ

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 SBZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026
Pass 10 Apr 2025 48,080 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 47,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 46,718 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 45,895 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 45,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,082 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 44,177 miles

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

hubcaps fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,088 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,896 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 35,891 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,327 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,910 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,741 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front subframe is starting to corrode

underside is starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,285 miles

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Mar 2014 30,285 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,091 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,081 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 25,820 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,641 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 16 Jan 2007 15,700 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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DS53 SBZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DS53 SBZ, 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 DS53 SBZ registered?

DS53 SBZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is DS53 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS53 SBZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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