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DN54 ETA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,665 mi
Last recorded159,665 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 ETA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 159,665 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers fitted to sills and arches (inner and outer)

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 159,665 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (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))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 158,856 miles

BODY WORK CORRODED

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 158,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

BODY WORK CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 157,234 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 157,234 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 135,861 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

corrosion to body

oil leak from engine

rear propshaft mount worn

Pass 11 Feb 2015 123,031 miles

rear prop bearing loose

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 123,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear prop bearing loose

Pass 5 Feb 2014 111,148 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

rear differencial has end float movement

Fail 5 Feb 2014 111,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front brake disks wearing thin

rear axle has endfoat in differential

Pass 16 Jan 2013 98,044 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

end float in both rear drive shafts

engine oil leak

nsr bumper damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2013 98,044 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

end float in both rear drive shafts

engine oil leak

nsr bumper damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2012 86,367 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nsr door bumper damage

end float in both rear half shafts

osr tyre worn 2mm

Fail 14 Feb 2012 86,367 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nsr door bumper damage

both anti roll bar link bolts bent

end float in both rear half shafts

engine oil leak

front discs and pads worn

osr tyre worn 2mm

Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,504 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake high. both front rollbar link bolts bent

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,949 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f roll bar link bent. front disc inner faces lipped/corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,644 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 45,644 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 31,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

advise anti roll bar link bolts

Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,708 miles

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

advise anti roll bar link bolts

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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DN54 ETA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DN54 ETA, 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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DN54 ETA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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