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DE04 PTX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,480 mi
Last recorded153,480 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 PTX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 153,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 147,295 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2021 147,295 miles

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

engine covers fitted

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 140,526 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 133,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 125,581 miles

engine covers fitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2017 119,344 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,519 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 106,590 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 101,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

wiper blades poor condition brake pedal rubber poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2014 101,203 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

wiper blades poor condition brake pedal rubber poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,432 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

slight binding at n/s/r brake

Pass 6 Jan 2012 86,307 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 86,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,068 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both wipers torn

nearside mirror cracked

offside front anti roll bar pin bent

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,800 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2009 61,797 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2008 52,432 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 52,432 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,583 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 PTX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE04 PTX, 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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What year was DE04 PTX registered?

DE04 PTX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is DE04 PTX safe to buy?

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