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DF04 JVL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,548 mi
Last recorded159,548 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 JVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 159,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 153,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 153,902 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount/cross-member (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear hand brake cable mount (3.1.9)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 148,299 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 148,273 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 144,470 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 144,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 136,948 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 130,270 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 120,854 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 120,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 110,043 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 109,820 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,385 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 97,381 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 87,562 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 87,296 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 74,324 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 74,324 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 56,251 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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DF04 JVL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF04 JVL, 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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DF04 JVL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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