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DU04 DFE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,153 mi
Last recorded112,153 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 DFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 112,153 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 98,364 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 99,298 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B post badly (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis rail outrigger (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep outer sill in several places (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis rail support beam (3.1.9)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both doorstep under sills in several places (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner flitches badly in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

tipper body corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 95,134 miles

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

Nearside rear outer tyre sidewall damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 95,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear outer tyre sidewall damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 85,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 76,906 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 76,747 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,125 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 69,125 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,290 miles

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

nearsid front tyer scrubing

Fail 18 Jun 2011 62,221 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

nearsid front tyer scrubing

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,754 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,140 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 45,140 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 33,697 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 21,215 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 21,215 miles

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

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

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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DU04 DFE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU04 DFE, 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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DU04 DFE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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