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DN54 RJZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,619 mi
Last recorded189,619 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 189,619 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis @ bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 189,618 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 188,835 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 15 Sep 2022 188,832 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 186,336 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 186,336 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 184,237 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 184,237 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected flitch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected flitch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front radiator cross member holed and corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 182,835 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 182,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 168,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 168,688 miles

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

Nearside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated floor to sill front to rear (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated door step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill under door step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 164,038 miles

Advise 2 seats not fitted at time of test in passengers compartment

Advise both front steps corroded but not near prescribed area

Advise brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Advise fuel tank breather hose split but no leaks or fumes detected

Advise nearside inner part of sill corroded but not a prescribed area

Advise nearside rear lamp unit has colours faded

Advise rear step rusty

Advise reverse lights not working

Advise spare wheel slightly loose in carrier under vehicle

Advise windscreen cracked at nearside top corner not affecting view to road

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 160,448 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

advise crack in nearside front corner of front windsreen

advise fuel breather pipe perished

advise rear step rusty

advise vehicle changed from a class 5 to a class 4 as vehicle tested with 12 seats

Fail 28 Jul 2016 160,276 miles

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure offside rear seat floor bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

advise crack in nearside front corner of front windsreen

advise fuel breather pipe perished

advise rear step rusty

advise vehicle changed from a class 5 to a class 4 as vehicle tested with 12 seats

Pass 30 Mar 2015 156,235 miles

advise nearside front outer seat belt webbing edge slightly damaged.

advise windscreen chips outside of swept areas

Fail 17 Mar 2015 156,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Entrance/exit door damaged and function impaired (6.2.C.1a)

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

Advise all steel brake pipes surfaces rusty.

Advise nearside front outer seat belt webbing edge slightly damaged.

Advise windscreen chipped but not within swept areas.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 155,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

wiper blade split

Pass 29 Sep 2012 149,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 135,122 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 116,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 116,223 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 114,319 miles

n/s/r o/s/r slight oil leaking on back plate

Fail 3 Sep 2009 114,313 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

n/s/r o/s/r slight oil leaking on back plate

Pass 22 Aug 2008 90,236 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 90,236 miles

Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

slight crack in windscreen , slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 1 Sep 2007 64,545 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 64,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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 RJZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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