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Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Body component damaged and likely to cause injury ramps protruding past wheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wing has corrosion but unlikely to cause injury
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lamp lens cover missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to nearside front wing
offside rear service brake lagging slightly in operation
offside rear wing damaged
some corrosion to rear of cab/cab chassis
water in nearside headlamp
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wing rusty
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wing rusty
Nearside Rear Upper marker lamp not working
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
rear of cab rusty
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
offside rear wing damaged
some corrosion to rear cab chassis
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage rear wing damaged (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
some corrosion to rear cab chassis
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
oil leak
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear upper body marker lights not working
brake pedal rubber worn
nail in nearside rear inner tyre
offside rear outer tyre wall damaged
offside rear wing damaged
part of exhaust in slightly poor condition
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear upper body marker lights not working
brake pedal rubber worn
nail in nearside rear inner tyre
offside rear outer tyre wall damaged
offside rear wing damaged
part of exhaust in slightly poor condition
O/S/R mud sheild damaged.
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear top marker lights not working
o/s/r mud gard damaged
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear o/s mud guard damaged but secure.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear lamp lenses damaged
cut in side wall of offside rear outer tyre
front brake disc,s in poor condition
offside front tyre cracking and worn badly on inside edge
offside rear wing damaged
small replacement offside mirror glass fitted
Oil leak
O/s/r mudguard damaged but still secure at time of test.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
O/s/r mudguard damaged but still secure at time of test.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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DV53 UCO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 DV53 UCO, 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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DV53 UCO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 2004.
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