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DS04 HVE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

230,240 mi
Last recorded230,240 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 230,240 miles

front bumper damaged

nearside front and offside front inner wings both corroded ,

Fail 3 Oct 2012 230,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front bumper damaged

nearside front and offside front inner wings both corroded ,

Pass 16 Mar 2011 225,720 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 225,720 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 209,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside mirror cracked

Both front tyres worn

Exhaust shield broken

Pass 28 Apr 2010 209,276 miles

Exhaust shield broken

Nearside mirror cracked

Both front tyres worn

Pass 1 May 2009 183,161 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 183,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 155,367 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 155,367 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 115,295 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 115,295 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HVE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HVE, 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 HVE registered?

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

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