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DN04 DCZ

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

190,355 mi
Last recorded190,355 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 DCZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2025 190,355 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn new joint incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

underside corroded including suspension components

Fail 20 May 2025 190,309 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underside corroded including suspension components

Pass 10 May 2024 180,239 miles

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

under body wax oiled

Pass 25 Nov 2022 176,805 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 176,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 170,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear 'Light unit damaged'

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 'Arch area' (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 170,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch - various points - marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Nearside number plate bulb holder damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

horn poor

various under body corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2020 168,008 miles

3 seats fitted to rear

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area around all suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal weld repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills corroded

weld repairs are under sealed and difficult to inspect

Fail 1 Oct 2020 168,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3 seats fitted to rear

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area around all suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal weld repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 164,435 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

weld repairs under sealed and difficult to inspect

Pass 11 Oct 2019 164,435 miles

Front inner wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

weld repairs are under sealed and difficult to inspect

Fail 7 Oct 2019 164,434 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of floor area [around shock absorber fixing] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front inner wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 159,927 miles

5 passenger seats fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

weld repairs are undersealed and difficult to inspect

Fail 25 Sep 2018 159,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

5 passenger seats fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 154,178 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Fail 27 Sep 2017 154,176 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven offside very slow (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly offside very slow (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

nearside inner sill excessively corroded most of the length

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 21 Sep 2016 148,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember is corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 148,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember is corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 142,927 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

general light corrosion to vehicle under body

minor damage to windscreen

slight play offside rack end

Fail 17 Sep 2015 142,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

general light corrosion to vehicle under body

minor damage to windscreen

slight play offside rack end

Pass 2 Oct 2014 125,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

SLIGHT PLAY NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE STEERING RACK ENDS

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

UNDER SIDE IS CORRODED SUSPENSION AND SEATBELT MOUNT AREA

Pass 10 Oct 2013 113,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

inner sills and front door steps are corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 113,911 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

inner sills and front door steps are corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 99,801 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 99,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust in poor condition

offside front screen slight damage

Pass 13 Oct 2011 86,883 miles

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

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

bus has a blue and white standard disc in window spoke to a v.i and we agreed it was not a operaters licence

Fail 11 Oct 2011 86,880 miles

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

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

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

bus has a blue and white standard disc in window spoke to a v.i and we agreed it was not a operaters licence

Pass 14 Oct 2010 72,367 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,979 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,045 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 33,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,634 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 15,024 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak between engine and gearbox

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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DN04 DCZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 DN04 DCZ, 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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DN04 DCZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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