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DS04 HSU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019

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

oil leak from engine

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2019

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

oil leak from engine

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2018

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

battery light on on dashboard

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under dsill under sill (5.2.6)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

battery light on /on dashboard

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2017 148,959 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both in inner wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 148,959 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both in inner wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 147,979 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 147,979 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015

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

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2014 143,011 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 143,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 139,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 135,947 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 132,050 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 132,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 111,495 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 3 Nov 2009 111,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2008 96,868 miles

n/s main beam intermittent

Pass 26 Oct 2007 75,786 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 75,766 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 60,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 40,442 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 HSU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HSU, 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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What year was DS04 HSU registered?

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

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