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DU04 FCL

2004 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,964 mi
Last recorded187,964 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 FCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 187,964 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Adv. Clutch anti slip also missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Seat belt damaged webbing cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section join to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides heavily corroded and o/s very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail on inside and outside at bump stop within 30cm of rear shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulled out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail on inside and outside at bump stop within 30cm of rear shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure including both bumper irons - irons missing all securing bolts (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke when revved (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides lower sills on the underside of vehicle heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch and strut turret areas corroded in several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked and allowing water to enter and build inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides - strong advise ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded and holed both sides at rear panel and wheel arch areas but not considered to affect integrity (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 185,737 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 184,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 184,114 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 180,202 miles

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

slight free play nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Mar 2015 175,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s inner track rod knuckle slight play

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 12 Mar 2014 169,783 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 162,946 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 162,946 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 147,822 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 133,889 miles

cut in n/s rear tyre not in excess of the requirement

rear exhaust rubber worn

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2011 133,889 miles

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

cut in n/s rear tyre not in excess of the requirement

rear exhaust rubber worn

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2010 114,746 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 102,136 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 85,246 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 65,869 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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DU04 FCL is a 2004 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU04 FCL, 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 FCL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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