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DE04 PLJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,949 mi
Last recorded138,949 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 PLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017 138,949 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 132,067 miles

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear exhaust back box outer covering badly corroded please keep checked

Fail 8 Jun 2016 132,066 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under wheel arch around bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under wheel arch around bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out riger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill please keep checked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill to step please keep checked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn very near to cords please keep checked (4.1.E.1)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear exhaust back box outer covering badly corroded please keep checked

Pass 9 Jun 2015 121,159 miles

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

both front sills corroded outside prescribed areas

n/s mid sill corroded outside prescribed areas

o/s/f inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 1 Jun 2015 121,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front sills corroded outside prescribed areas

n/s mid sill corroded outside prescribed areas

o/s/f inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 15 May 2014 118,924 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 118,924 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 117,149 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 117,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 114,718 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 114,718 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 112,307 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 112,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 110,415 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 110,415 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)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 108,099 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 106,377 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 86,954 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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DE04 PLJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 DE04 PLJ, 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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DE04 PLJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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