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DL04 UYJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,620 mi
Last recorded84,620 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 UYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 84,620 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 84,620 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 84,610 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 84,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 84,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,589 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 84,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,202 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 82,202 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,977 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,704 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,804 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 61,801 miles

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

slight corroesion n/s/r outter sill

Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,694 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,254 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 57,254 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,665 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,289 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,429 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 42,429 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2008 32,395 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 26,263 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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DL04 UYJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DL04 UYJ, 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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DL04 UYJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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