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DN54 NPE

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

164,939 mi
Last recorded164,939 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 NPE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 164,939 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 164,934 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 164,117 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 164,021 miles

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

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

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 162,599 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area corroded not within any prescribed area

Fail 13 Dec 2023 162,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area corroded not within any prescribed area

Pass 8 Dec 2022 160,570 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 160,567 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 160,523 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front inner step corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 158,735 miles

2x silencer outer skins corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

n/s/f inner arch corroded

o/s/f step corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 158,278 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Surface Corrosion Under The Vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2020 158,278 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust Deteriorated.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Chassis Leg Corroded On Top Of Chassis Viewed From Under The Bonnet.

Offside Front Inner Step Corrosion Not In Prescribed Area

Offside Front Rear Of The Sill Corroded Not In A Prescribed Area.

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

Surface Corrosion Under The Vehicle.

Pass 5 Dec 2019 156,926 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine near side ()

Offside Front Inner step corrosion not in prescribed area

Fail 29 Nov 2019 156,906 miles

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

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

Outline marker lamp not working both sides not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak rear of engine near side ()

Offside Front Inner step corrosion not in prescribed area

Pass 23 Oct 2018 154,297 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner step corrosion not excessive

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 15,072 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inside edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 150,462 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 150,462 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 145,091 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 145,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 138,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

O/s/f brake pads 75% worn.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 138,719 miles

O/s/f brake pads 75% worn.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 137,120 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s inner rack joint worn

Fail 2 Aug 2013 137,120 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s inner rack joint worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 136,278 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 136,278 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 132,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 132,622 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 129,265 miles

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

This vehicle has been turned in to a motor home

Fail 12 Jul 2010 129,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

This vehicle has been turned in to a motor home

Pass 5 Aug 2009 117,689 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 114,204 miles

no reverse lights

Fail 17 Sep 2008 114,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

no reverse lights

Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,431 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 NPE is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 NPE, 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 NPE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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