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DV53 WPM

2004 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

214,818 mi
Last recorded214,818 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 WPM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 214,818 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 22 Mar 2023

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake discs rusty

front no plate cracked

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

underside rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2021 203,841 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 203,181 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 203,169 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 198,605 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 198,603 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 165,359 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear inner and outer tyres close to limits

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall

wipers very poor / advise replacement

Fail 12 Jun 2015 165,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear inner and outer tyres close to limits

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall

wipers very poor / advise replacement

Fail 8 Jun 2015 165,315 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all rear tyres not fully checked due to brakes binding

brakepedal anti slip worn

nearside center and front marker lights not working and rear loose

offside wiper split

rear side, brake and fog lamps all the same intensity

servo damp

Pass 16 Jun 2014 144,302 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 May 2013 133,359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer rear tyres wearing close to legal limits in places

centre exhaust box outer skins corroded

front brake discs worn/corroded

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/f tyre worn outer 1/4

n/s/r inner tyre on 2.5 mm in centre

stonechip centre windscreen

surface corrosion o/s/f metal brake pipe

Pass 11 May 2013 133,359 miles

both outer rear tyres wearing close to legal limits in places

centre exhaust box outer skins corroded

front brake discs worn/corroded

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/f tyre worn outer 1/4

n/s/r inner tyre on 2.5 mm in centre

stonechip centre windscreen

surface corrosion o/s/f metal brake pipe

Pass 23 Apr 2012 126,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 114,914 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 23 Mar 2011 114,914 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Feb 2010 100,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 90,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 90,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,908 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 71,176 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 WPM is a 2004 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WPM, 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 WPM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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