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DU54 OFT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,755 mi
Last recorded181,755 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 OFT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 181,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General underbody corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear

O/S/R mud flap partially detached

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 24 Nov 2011 181,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

General underbody corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear

O/S/R mud flap partially detached

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Hub to shock absorber, worn / loose and locking bolt innefective. This fault is very dangerous to the driver and other road users as total loss of steering will occur

Pass 19 Nov 2010 148,196 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 148,196 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 124,479 miles

n/s and o/s centre running lights damaged

sticker on screen

wipers

Fail 19 Apr 2010 124,479 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s centre running lights damaged

n/s/r quater bumber missing

sticker on screen

wipers

Pass 20 Apr 2009 108,302 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 96,701 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 96,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2007 90,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 90,356 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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DU54 OFT is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DU54 OFT, 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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DU54 OFT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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