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DA04 UTL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,786 mi
Last recorded212,786 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 UTL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2014 212,786 miles

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

Handbrake warning light inoperative on dash.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside & offside front inner wings corroded but it's non-structural.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside footstep area slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 212,786 miles

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

Handbrake warning light inoperative on dash.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside & offside front inner wings corroded but it's non-structural.

Offside footstep area slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 196,778 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside & offside front inner wings support mounting corroded.

offside step corroded, but none structure

Fail 25 Apr 2013 196,767 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside & offside front inner wings support mounting corroded.

offside step corroded, but none structure

Pass 12 Apr 2012 174,115 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 152,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

nearside outer sill slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 122,794 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 122,744 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 100,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 100,975 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 73,468 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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DA04 UTL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DA04 UTL, 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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DA04 UTL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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