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DS04 HLR

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,690 mi
Last recorded97,690 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HLR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 97,690 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecurely attached

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Bump stop insecurely attached

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 97,690 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecurely attached

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Bump stop insecurely attached

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 96,247 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 96,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 95,562 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on n/s inner sill advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake imbalance

Pass 5 May 2022 93,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old both rear tyres are nine years old (5.2.3 (m))

end float in both rear hubs

front pads 75% worn

Fail 29 Apr 2022 93,409 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old both rear tyres are nine years old (5.2.3 (m))

end float in both rear hubs

front pads 75% worn

Pass 22 Apr 2021 90,973 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 90,289 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing bad on inner edge advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2020 90,275 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt not pulling out or returning (stuck) 2nd passenger row from the front (7.1.2 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing bad on inner edge advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one number plate light n/w (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear mudflap loose advise attention

Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,589 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 82,586 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Second row offside first belt not working (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users And limit is 0.9 the emissions was showing over 7.1 (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Condition of both front wishbone rear bushes

Corrosion under vehicle

Engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,876 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 68,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,358 miles

2x rear tyres tread getting low

Corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 20 Mar 2013 58,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

2x rear tyres tread getting low

Corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,052 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 54,840 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 38,711 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,711 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 30,873 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,333 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 9,984 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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DS04 HLR is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HLR, 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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DS04 HLR is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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