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DE04 PLX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

150,000 mi
Last recorded150,000 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 150,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 137,797 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all underbody repairs heavly undersealed

Fail 12 Sep 2022 137,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Sep 2022 137,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jun 2020 135,908 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 135,906 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2019 128,022 miles

Nearside Front INNER WHEEL APRON CORRODED

Offside Front INNER WHEEL APRON CORRODED

Offside MIDDLE INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside STEP CORRODED

Fail 14 Mar 2019 128,015 miles

Emissions not tested BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear LENSE BROKEN (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER DROP SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER DROP SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front INNER WHEEL APRON CORRODED

Nearside MIDDLE OUTER SILL CORRODED

Offside Front INNER WHEEL APRON CORRODED

Offside MIDDEL INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside STEP CORRODED

Pass 15 Mar 2018 121,828 miles

Nearside front outer sill rusty

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

Offside front inner sill rusty

Offside front inner step rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2018 121,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer sill (middle)

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

Offside inner sill (middle)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 117,950 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 112,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 109,325 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 103,578 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 102,907 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 102,907 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 101,371 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 101,371 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 100,860 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 99,933 miles

O/S MIRROR HAS SLIBHT DAMAGE BUT VISION OK

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 99,230 miles

O/S MIRROR HAS SLIGHT BUT VISION NOT IMPEARRD

Fail 22 Jul 2010 99,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S MIRROR HAS SLIGHT BUT VISION NOT IMPEARRD

Pass 2 Jun 2009 94,481 miles

O/S MIRROR HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 12 May 2008 92,467 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 92,467 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 10 May 2007 76,600 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 PLX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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