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DV04 EXB

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,048 mi
Last recorded159,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 EXB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 159,048 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 158,986 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger x1 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 152,414 miles

corrossion to underside

Pass 21 Jun 2017 145,878 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 143,967 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2016 143,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 139,793 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 132,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

metal brake pipes front to rear corroding

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2014 132,303 miles

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

metal brake pipes front to rear corroding

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2013 120,752 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre tread 2.5mm

nail in o/s/r tyre tread 2.5mm

Fail 2 Jul 2013 120,752 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre tread 2.5mm

nail in o/s/r tyre tread 2.5mm

Pass 3 Jul 2012 109,637 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 109,637 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 99,123 miles

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

front inner brake discs worn and corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2011 99,018 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

front inner brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,000 miles

front brake discs corroding

Fail 8 Jun 2010 93,999 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2009 85,352 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,847 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 153,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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DV04 EXB is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DV04 EXB, 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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DV04 EXB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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