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DN04 XWS

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,702 mi
Last recorded231,702 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 XWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 231,702 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2023 227,568 miles

Central Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 226,467 miles

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

rear body badly corrored

Fail 27 Jul 2022 226,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

rear body badly corrored

Pass 7 May 2021 216,686 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 216,685 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 211,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underbody general corrossion

Fail 22 Jun 2019 211,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by the chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underbody general corrossion

Pass 11 Jun 2018 211,236 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Under cabin door coverd in tape and o/s rear cabin end also coverd in take

Underbody has general corrossion

Fail 9 Jun 2018 211,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By the rear leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody has general corrossion

Pass 19 May 2017 207,148 miles

all weldings heavily sealented

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear exhuast system cooroded

under body dry and corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 207,145 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foot step area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear exhuast system cooroded

under body dry and corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2016 203,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

all weldings heavily sealented

brake pipes protected in sealent

Fail 14 May 2016 203,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear back box missing (7.1.1)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner and outter sill (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner and outter sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner and sills (5.2.6)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle FRONT BONNET (6.2.B.1c)

BRAKE PIPES PROTECTED IN SEALENT

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 197,489 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 185,826 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 173,021 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 151,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 141,125 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 127,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 109,378 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 101,236 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 78,092 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 57,145 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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DN04 XWS is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN04 XWS, 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 XWS is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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