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DS04 HVB

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HVB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 211,814 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 183,846 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 137,045 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 137,044 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 122,381 miles

no reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 13 Sep 2012 103,567 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorating/corroded

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

Power steering fluid level low

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 103,516 miles

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

Centre exhaust deteriorating/corroded

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

Power steering fluid level low

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 98,462 miles

Brake pedal rubber split.

Front and rear tyres perished.

Rear over axle metal brake pipes coroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,413 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

O/S mirror damaged

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

Windscreen damaged - not in the swept area

Pass 5 Sep 2009 81,782 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 73,119 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 73,077 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 65,858 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 65,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

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 HVB is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS04 HVB, 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 HVB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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