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DV04 LZU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

212,019 mi
Last recorded212,019 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 LZU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 212,019 miles

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

Offside Front Inner footwell area has traces of body filler

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both inner and outer sills front to rear have traces of body filler

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 206,408 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pipes protected in under sealant

all wheel arches slightly corroded

both front inner arms have slight play at inner fixings

oil leak

outer sills and under chassis slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2017 206,408 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pipes protected in under sealant

all wheel arches slightly corroded

both front inner arms have slight play at inner fixings

oil leak

outer sills and under chassis slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2015 201,199 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s&o/s (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s center inner sill has traces of filler found

n/s&o/s front inside wheel arch has slight corroded

n/s/f&o/sf brake pipes slight corroded

o/s/f and rear inner sill has traces of filler found

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Oct 2014 197,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Oct 2014 197,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 181,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 181,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 169,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 169,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 155,112 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 143,130 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 124,624 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 106,030 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 91,808 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 73,522 miles

wiper rubbers worn

Fail 14 Feb 2007 73,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper rubbers worn

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 LZU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV04 LZU, 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 LZU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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