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DE04 ZYX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,641 mi
Last recorded193,641 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2016 193,641 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting turret (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 182,319 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 5 Jan 2015 182,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Dec 2013 170,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2013 170,874 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2012 150,410 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 150,298 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 131,412 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 119,172 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 119,172 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Outer Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 106,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 89,566 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 66,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,316 miles

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

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 ZYX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

DE04 ZYX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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