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DN54 NPK

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197,229 mi
Last recorded197,229 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 NPK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2025 197,229 miles

Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH SIDE (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 197,224 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

glow plug warning light on

Pass 11 Dec 2019 194,496 miles

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

glow plug warning light on

Fail 4 Dec 2019 194,492 miles

All outline marker lamps not working all side marker lights inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded middle section over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded middle section over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broke (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and step as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

glow plug warning light on

Pass 1 Apr 2019 180,907 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 180,897 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake cable fouling on tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 165,434 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 129,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 129,817 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH rears along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 116,630 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,642 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 95,537 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,095 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 58,739 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,627 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,021 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 NPK is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPK, 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 NPK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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