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DN54 RGO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

242,463 mi
Last recorded242,463 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2016 242,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven poor (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing suspension turret. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Enclosure panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete sill and forward/middle section of rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive enclosure panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete sill and forward/middle section of rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front step (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 238,937 miles

all under body floors sills back sills out riggers rear crossmembers very rusty shailing

damage to screen

front wishbone bushes perishing

n/s/r brake bind inbalance 28%

outter sills corroded out of mot area this test

slight play rack ends

Pass 16 Jan 2014 235,602 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 235,601 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Large areas of this vehicle are corroded. Most of it is outside prescribed areas, however where repair of a prescibed area requires sound metal their may be further repairs required to achieve a MOT pass.

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

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

The vehicles clutch seems to be dragging.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 228,011 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 228,008 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 220,153 miles

0/s headlight slight low aim

centre propshaft mount warn

handbrake cable wrong side of exhaust heat sheild rubbing

o/s n/s headlight slightly brighter o/s new light

rear o/s n/s leafspring rear bushes slight play wear

screen chipped in zone A

Pass 13 Dec 2010 204,214 miles

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

front brake discs getting worn!

Fail 9 Dec 2010 204,214 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs getting worn!

Pass 16 Dec 2009 175,237 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 174,745 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 140,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 114,460 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 RGO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RGO, 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 RGO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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