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DN54 EVL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

259,464 mi
Last recorded259,464 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 259,464 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

drivers seat loose

n/s/r hub has slight oil leak

Fail 9 May 2015 259,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

drivers seat loose

n/s/r hub has slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 180,687 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2013 157,177 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rea hub oil leak

Fail 22 May 2013 157,177 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rea hub oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 129,698 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 129,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 124,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 124,737 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 122,516 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 110,566 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 110,566 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 89,364 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 89,363 miles

Nearside Access panel loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.5.12)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 60,108 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 60,108 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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 EVL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EVL, 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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What year was DN54 EVL registered?

DN54 EVL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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