CarVerify

Free Car Check

DU54 ZFM

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,461 mi
Last recorded91,461 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 ZFM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 91,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

under body surface corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2025 91,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded top of chassis rail by gearbox mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step.inner sill/chassis outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail inside wheel. arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail area near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

under body surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2024 89,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front chassis rail corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 18 Apr 2023 85,942 miles

Offside Front Outer chassis leg excessive corrosion not in prescribed area

advise corrosion in most places on underside

exhaust outer skin corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2023 85,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer chassis leg excessive corrosion not in prescribed area

advise corrosion in most places on underside

exhaust outer skin corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2022 83,544 miles

Both front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 83,544 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 78,187 miles

Nearside Front Floor/sill area corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Cross member corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2021 78,187 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sill area corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 78,159 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sill area corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 74,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 71,237 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,096 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,013 miles

brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

floor rusty

oil leak

under wheel arch slightly rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2015 61,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre section of exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,359 miles

Both rear inner arches corroded

Rear sill backings corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2014 58,359 miles

Both rear inner arches corroded

Rear sill backings corroded

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,453 miles

rear arches corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Oct 2012 505,146 miles

o /s/ disc corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,893 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,348 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,194 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,776 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,242 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 22,242 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DU54 ZFM is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU54 ZFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DU54 ZFM?

You can check the full history of DU54 ZFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DU54 ZFM registered?

DU54 ZFM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is DU54 ZFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU54 ZFM shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU54 ZFM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DU54 ZFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.