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DS04 UCU

2004 Ford Transit

Brown Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,688 mi
Last recorded129,688 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 UCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 129,688 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

front brake discs worn and pitted

oil leak

slight play in front inner steering rack arms

Fail 12 Jun 2019 129,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

front brake discs worn and pitted

oil leak

slight play in front inner steering rack arms

Pass 5 Jun 2018 116,875 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGHNS OF CORROSION

Pass 5 Jun 2017 111,549 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f brake pads worn to limit

Pass 23 May 2016 103,843 miles

All brake pipes greased

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides of van (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides of van (3.7.B.3)

power steering pipes greased

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 May 2015 99,628 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2015 99,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 90,896 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 86,619 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 78,573 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 72,701 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,879 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,744 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,841 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,844 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 UCU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Brown with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UCU, 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 UCU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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