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DV53 UCO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 UCO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 798,981 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 115,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 115,943 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2023

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))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 133,825 miles

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))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 83,271 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2020

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))

Fail 2 Dec 2020

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))

Pass 23 May 2019 83,062 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,469 miles

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2018 82,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,576 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 81,552 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,205 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 78,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,278 miles

O/S/R mud sheild damaged.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 79,198 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,406 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear o/s mud guard damaged but secure.

Fail 22 Jan 2013 69,386 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,755 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 65,755 miles

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 60,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,033 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,443 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,056 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 100,166 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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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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