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DK54 VZH

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests41 (28 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate68.3%

Mileage

232,716 mi
Last recorded232,716 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 VZH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

28 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 232,716 miles

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

front discs very rusty

n/s/r brake binding

rusty and weldeded on body

steering rack damp

Fail 19 Jan 2021 232,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front discs very rusty

n/s/r brake binding

rusty and weldeded on body

steering rack damp

Fail 10 Dec 2020 232,706 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance by spring mounting (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear number plate poor

Pass 17 Jun 2020 230,426 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/sliding door shut. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 227,290 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under dash (4.11 (a) (i))

Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sharp edges on n/s/ mirrior

ALL O/S/R BRAKES BELOW LIMITS

Fail 9 Dec 2019 227,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under dash (4.11 (a) (i))

Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sharp edges on n/s/ mirrior

ALL O/S/R BRAKES BELOW LIMITS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 221,725 miles

slight brake judder

very rusty on under body

Pass 7 Dec 2018 217,849 miles

number plate light out

oil leak

under body rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2018 217,849 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

number plate light out

oil leak

under body rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2018 214,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2017 207,281 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 202,600 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2017 202,594 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2017 202,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2016 197,420 miles

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

emissions too clean to register on test

offside main chassis member corroded above rear axle,but not within prescribed areas

Pass 4 Jul 2016 194,209 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 194,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 191,890 miles

both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion next to main chassis member

Pass 30 Jun 2015 188,644 miles

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

heater hose leaking water at nearside engine bay

Pass 19 Dec 2014 181,822 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 174,371 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both wipers in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2014 174,371 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both wipers in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2013 168,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear and offside rear wheel arches corroded next to chassis

offside rear bump stop loose

Fail 20 Dec 2013 168,220 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear and offside rear wheel arches corroded next to chassis

offside rear bump stop loose

Pass 17 Jul 2013 163,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 155,748 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 155,735 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 21 Jun 2012 150,196 miles

coolant leak

front coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 144,163 miles

Coolant leak

front coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2011 144,163 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

front coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 137,627 miles

front coil springs corroded

offside front wheel bearing play

top strut mount bearings play

Pass 15 Dec 2010 130,268 miles

front coil springs corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2010 130,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2010 121,885 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 15 Dec 2009 107,957 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 107,957 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 97,227 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 82,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,677 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,141 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,988 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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DK54 VZH is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.3%.

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 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 DK54 VZH, 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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DK54 VZH is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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