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DS04 HWJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,393 mi
Last recorded62,393 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 62,393 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 82,262 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hager cross meber (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and outer (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,515 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 78,514 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,159 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 74,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside door step corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,699 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 68,698 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 62,189 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 62,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,577 miles

all brake pipes rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,322 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 51,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,169 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 39,666 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,534 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 HWJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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