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DS04 UCE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,829 mi
Last recorded134,829 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 134,829 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 125,419 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 117,387 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Oct 2014 117,387 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2013 111,554 miles

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

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

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

centre driveshaftbearing getting noisy

n/s/f inner step corroded

n/s/r & o/s/r front spring mounts corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r inner arches corroded but not in a perscribed area

o/s/f inner step corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre perished and damage to outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 11 Nov 2013 111,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre driveshaftbearing getting noisy

n/s/f inner step corroded

n/s/r & o/s/r front spring mounts corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r inner arches corroded but not in a perscribed area

o/s/f inner step corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre perished and damage to outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,309 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 102,306 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,468 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 82,071 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,071 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 70,802 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 43,912 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 UCE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCE, 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 UCE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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