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C12 DBS

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,800 mi
Last recorded132,800 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 DBS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 132,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Pass 17 Nov 2020 129,512 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 126,537 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 122,191 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEAVY FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 119,908 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 118,608 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to ns sill

Fail 6 May 2016 118,608 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to ns sill

Fail 22 Apr 2016 118,581 miles

Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage buck structure excessively corroded (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 116,284 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Dec 2013 111,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 101,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 101,337 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 92,230 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 92,230 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 84,321 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 84,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,873 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,378 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 49,375 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front discs slightly lipped

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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C12 DBS is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C12 DBS, 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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C12 DBS is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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