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DS04 UCR

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,875 mi
Last recorded162,875 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 162,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 162,874 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 161,300 miles

engine has heavy knock

excessive corrosion to under vehicle components and bady

welding under sealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Dec 2015 161,296 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

engine has heavy knock

excessive corrosion to under vehicle components and bady

welding under sealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2014 151,597 miles

Both outer sills corroded but not holed

Chassis corroded but not holed

General corossion on bodywork

NSF inner sill corroded and holed but not in perscribed area

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

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

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

OSF inner sill corroded and holed but not within perscibed area

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 141,483 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 141,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 128,663 miles

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside sil slightly corroded

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 113,772 miles

Nearside sil slightly corroded

Offside sil slightly corroded

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 95,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,438 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 81,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 65,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen cracked but not in the swept area

Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,289 miles

Windscreen cracked but not in the swept area

Fail 15 Aug 2007 43,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,357 miles

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

Spare tyre flat

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 UCR is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 UCR, 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 UCR is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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