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DN54 RFL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,589 mi
Last recorded213,589 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 213,589 miles

Both bottom sill has corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front and back (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 212,041 miles

Brake Peddal Rubber Slighlty worn

Front both sill corroded

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Gas Peddal Side Play

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 212,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Brake Peddal Rubber Slighlty worn

Front both sill corroded

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Gas Peddal Side Play

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 189,241 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 212,194 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 212,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 200,455 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 200,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2011 156,086 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 120,354 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 114,305 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 114,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

spare tyre worn

Fail 20 Aug 2008 91,239 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

spare tyre worn

Pass 1 Sep 2007 60,896 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 RFL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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