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DRH 740T

2004 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,988 mi
Last recorded153,988 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRH 740T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 153,988 miles

Body slight corroded

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

Chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 153,977 miles

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

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

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

Body slight corroded

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

Chip in windscreen

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 144,352 miles

exhaust joint loose

os step corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 144,342 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust joint loose

os step corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017

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

Pass 21 May 2016 28,311 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 113,945 miles

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 1 May 2014 102,902 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 93,078 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 93,076 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,656 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Dec 2008 81,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear 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)

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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DRH 740T is a 2004 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DRH 740T, 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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DRH 740T is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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