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DA04 UUY

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,984 mi
Last recorded74,984 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 UUY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 74,984 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 69,260 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 69,260 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage o/s mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 65,621 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 65,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Underside heavily corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 62,833 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

age related cracks to nearside front and rear tyres

age related cracks to offside rear tyre

exhaust outer skin corroded (rear silencer)

underside of vehicle very scabby and lightly rusted

Fail 1 Oct 2014 62,831 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

age related cracks to nearside front and rear tyres

age related cracks to offside rear tyre

corrosion to both front inner sills ( not within prescribed area of 30cm )

exhaust outer skin corroded (rear silencer)

small hole in nearside outer sill/ inner step (not within presrcibed area of 30cm)

underside of vehicle very scabby and lightly rusted

Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,979 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 59,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,911 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 56,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear door lock faulty

wipers juddering

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,634 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 53,634 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 50,918 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,195 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar link bent at bottom

Fail 25 Sep 2008 45,773 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to intercooler etc.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,773 miles

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

damage to intercooler etc.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,815 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 UUY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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