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DU04 LFX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,163 mi
Last recorded128,163 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 128,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (part of catalyst) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/ and o/s front step panels rusted

no rear seats fitted at time of retest

o/s outer sill corroded at rear

Fail 19 Jun 2019 128,163 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Seat belt missing all bench seat behind driver (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70 15 c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (part of catalyst) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/ and o/s front step panels rusted

o/s outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 12 Jul 2018 122,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear seats have been removed

o/s/f and n/s/f door steps rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2018 122,154 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s/f and n/s/f door steps rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2017 115,213 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread very low inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 111,774 miles

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

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges close to minimum tread limit

no rear seat fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jun 2016 111,773 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Seat belt obviously repaired all rear belts (5.2.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges close to minimum tread limit

Pass 23 May 2015 99,751 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 92,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 92,985 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,019 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,228 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 76,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,243 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 67,243 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LFX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LFX, 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 LFX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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