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D3 VLR

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,660 mi
Last recorded119,660 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 VLR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 119,660 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside outer sill is corroded and holed not within 30cm area

exhaust is corroded

suspension springs and top suspension mounts are worn and corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 119,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/sill (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside outer sill is corroded and holed not within 30cm area

exhaust is corroded

suspension springs and top suspension mounts are worn and corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 115,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

INJECTORS ARE DAMP

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED SUSPENSION MOUNT AREA

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

OFF SIDE CV BOOT IS DAMAGED

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK ENDS

SUN STRIP FITTED

Pass 17 Nov 2014 112,126 miles

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

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

exhuarst deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2014 112,126 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

exhuarst deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 101,469 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 97,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 87,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 75,953 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,299 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,504 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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D3 VLR is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D3 VLR, 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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D3 VLR is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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