CarVerify

Free Car Check

DS04 HKN

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,735 mi
Last recorded106,735 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2016 106,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

bad corrosion to n/s and o/s door steps

Pass 30 Sep 2015 104,207 miles

Nearside door step rusty

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

Offside doorstep rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2015 104,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door step rusty

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

Offside doorstep rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2014 95,499 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

centre prop mtg worn

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall deep cuts

o/s strg rack arm play

o/s/f seat belt webbing slight fraying

Fail 23 Sep 2014 95,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

atten o/s tail board lock handle

brake pedal rubber worn

centre prop mtg worn

n/s/r mudflap rubbing tyre

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall deep cuts

o/s strg rack arm play

o/s/f seat belt webbing slight fraying

Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,086 miles

slight play o/s rack arm

Fail 6 Sep 2013 87,086 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

slight play o/s rack arm

Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,947 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 76,947 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERINGRACK ARM BADLY BENT.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,769 miles

frt no plate cracked

frt susp rear bushes perishing

Fail 16 Aug 2011 66,768 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

frt no plate cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,761 miles

cut on n/s/f tyre wall, front number plate cracked, both rear marker lights not working.

Fail 6 Sep 2010 58,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

cut on n/s/f tyre wall, front number plate cracked, both rear marker lights not working.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 51,397 miles

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)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 51,396 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,074 miles

frt pads low

Fail 4 Sep 2008 41,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

frt pads low

Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,622 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DS04 HKN is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DS04 HKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS04 HKN?

You can check the full history of DS04 HKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DS04 HKN registered?

DS04 HKN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is DS04 HKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS04 HKN shows 18 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS04 HKN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DS04 HKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.