MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
a lot of welding underside and all covered in underseal
both mirror glasses cracked but view to rear is not compromised
slight exhaust blow
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
Nearside Front Wiper Blade Slightly Split
Offside Centre Inner Sill Corroded but not in prescribed area
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside rear tyre has light perishing on sidewalls
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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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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