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DV53 UEF

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

193,095 mi
Last recorded193,095 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 UEF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 193,095 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. all (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside very rusty and has had a very lot of welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (d) (i))

different size tires front to rear

fuel tank held up by rope

towball removed

Fail 25 May 2022 193,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. all (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside very rusty and has had a very lot of welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (d) (i))

different size tires front to rear

fuel tank held up by rope

towball removed

Pass 24 May 2021 162,101 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside rusty and a very lot of plates welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a lot of holes outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a very lot of welding carried out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside corroded and heavily rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank held up by straps

towball has been removed

Fail 24 May 2021 162,101 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside rusty and a very lot of plates welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a lot of holes outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a very lot of welding carried out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside corroded and heavily rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank held up by straps

towball has been removed

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2020 130,921 miles

a lot of welding underside and all covered in underseal

both mirror glasses cracked but view to rear is not compromised

slight exhaust blow

Fail 13 Jan 2020 74,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around front leaf spring anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30cm of rear leaf spring anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top chassis corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around front leaf spring anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30cm of rear leaf spring anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember within 30cm of rear leaf spring anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt shredded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 123,567 miles

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Slightly Split

Offside Centre Inner Sill Corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 23 Jan 2018 115,506 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 107,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from cylinder to hose slightly corroded when clipped/secured (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 101,034 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 100,999 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 93,907 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 93,790 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 88,767 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 88,512 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,482 miles

Nearside rear tyre has light perishing on sidewalls

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,112 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,202 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 72,202 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,042 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 54,763 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,596 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,029 miles

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

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 UEF 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 69.6%.

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 DV53 UEF, 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 UEF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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