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DS04 UDM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

98,013 mi
Last recorded98,013 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 UDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 98,013 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside rear outer sill heavily corroded (holed) outside prescribed area

offside rear and nearside rear (front spring eye) bushes worn/deteriorated (just acceptable)

offside rear and nearside rear leaf spring (rear spring eye) bushes worn/deteriorated

offside rear and nearside rear leaf springs splayed

offside rear outer sill heavily corroded (holed) outside prescribed area

Fail 22 Sep 2022 98,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill /step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear outer sill heavily corroded (holed) outside prescribed area

offside rear and nearside rear (front spring eye) bushes worn/deteriorated (just acceptable)

offside rear and nearside rear leaf spring (rear spring eye) bushes worn/deteriorated

offside rear and nearside rear leaf springs splayed

offside rear outer sill heavily corroded (holed) outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view just acceptable (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective broken/cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front chassis rail (under bonnet) heavily corroded

offside rear (front) leaf spring bush worn/deteriorated

offside rear and nearside rear outer sills heavily corroded (holed) outside prescribed area

parking brake effort just met

rear leaf spring bushes worn/deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2021 93,931 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view just acceptable (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective broken/cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front chassis rail (under bonnet) heavily corroded

offside rear (front) leaf spring bush worn/deteriorated

offside rear and nearside rear outer sills heavily corroded (holed) outside prescribed area

parking brake effort just met

rear leaf spring bushes worn/deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,959 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded and hole

Nearside Outer sill corroded and hole

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded and hole

Offside Outer sill corroded and hole

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 88,959 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front cab light

Nearside Inner sill corroded and hole

Nearside Outer sill corroded and hole

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded and hole

Offside Outer sill corroded and hole

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,045 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 85,045 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,936 miles

Front coil springs rusted

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2018 84,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/75/r16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front coil springs rusted

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,204 miles

Nearside Front marker not working

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 81,003 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front marker not working

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,925 miles

Nearside Front marker not working

Fail 19 Sep 2016 75,818 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front marker not working

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,340 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn on edge

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,991 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN/LOW

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

O/S MIRROR UNIT DAMAGED

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN/LOW

O/S/F UPPER MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

front wipers worn

Fail 4 Sep 2014 63,987 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN/LOW

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

O/S MIRROR UNIT DAMAGED

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN/LOW

O/S/F UPPER MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

front wipers worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,289 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 45,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre on wear indicators

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,522 miles

n/s/rear tyre on wear indicators

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,078 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 40,030 miles

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

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

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

nearside outer marker light not working

slight bind nearside front brake

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,930 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 35,873 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front wiper blades performance just acceptable

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,729 miles

Front wipers are worn

Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,693 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 UDM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 UDM, 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 UDM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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