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DN54 ETX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,895 mi
Last recorded129,895 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 129,895 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

crossmember holed within 30cm of centre carrier mounting

rear tipping body side rails and floor excessively corroded and holed

Fail 2 May 2019 129,864 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

crossmember holed within 30cm of centre carrier mounting

outer body sills excessively corroded & holed not with in prescribed area as seats and seat belts removed from rear of vehicle

propshaft centre bearings worn

rear seats and seatbelts removed at time of test

rear tipping body side rails and floor excessively corroded and holed

Pass 2 Jun 2018 127,925 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Both carriers (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 May 2018 127,886 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Along chassis, and across rear crossmember (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported Both front to rear (3.6.B.1) 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2017 125,111 miles

Front Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 5 May 2017 125,106 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 121,299 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside RACK INNER JOINT PLAY

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CABLE MOUNTING CROSSMEMBER (3.1.9)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 121,278 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside RACK INNER JOINT PLAY

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CABLE MOUNTING CROSSMEMBER (3.1.9)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 188,759 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 188,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 116,048 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn through on edge

nearside & offside outer sills heavily corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 17 Dec 2013 116,048 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn through on edge

nearside & offside outer sills heavily corroded outside prescribed areas

offside side marker light hanging from body

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,180 miles

center propshaft bearing worn

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 76,631 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 15 Dec 2011 76,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,516 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,992 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2009 51,592 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 25 Nov 2008 40,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,908 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 29,615 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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DN54 ETX 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 ETX, 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 ETX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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