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DN54 ETO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

191,515 mi
Last recorded191,515 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2019 191,515 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail Both bearings (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Marker light lens missing

Pass 6 Jun 2018 178,664 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 178,319 miles

Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury corrosion (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Driver's door catch insecure Cracks (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury Corrosion (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 165,770 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner

Offside Rear Inner 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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low on nearside (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 May 2017 165,753 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner

Offside Rear Inner 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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low on nearside (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 May 2016 155,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT & NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 May 2016 155,735 miles

All position lamps not working ALL 4 side marker lights (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH LONGITUDINALS (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.84% (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT & NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 137,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 137,701 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 104,852 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 104,851 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 Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 86,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 86,288 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,451 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,092 miles

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

travel on handbrake just meets requirments

Fail 18 Jan 2011 58,092 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

travel on handbrake just meets requirments

Fail 15 Jan 2010 49,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,274 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,206 miles

chips in front screen, cut in o/s/r outer tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2008 31,786 miles

chip in front screen,

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 ETO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ETO, 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 ETO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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