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DU04 LDN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,617 mi
Last recorded149,617 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 LDN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 149,617 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

chassis and structure has been extensiveley welded and plated

Fail 9 Dec 2015 149,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded iiner sill to out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both hangar points and outriggers (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor step (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides floor to rear inner arches corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear end of vechicle is badly corroded would not bare much weight (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

all brakes would benefit from a service

Pass 7 Nov 2014 140,806 miles

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

no spare fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2014 140,722 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

no spare fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2013 129,936 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 129,888 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 120,264 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 120,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2011 108,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

screen cracked

Pass 10 May 2011 108,122 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

screen cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2010 99,225 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,817 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 80,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2008 72,663 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 72,663 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,437 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 LDN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DU04 LDN, 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 LDN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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