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DV04 VSY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,074 mi
Last recorded115,074 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 115,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes going into hoses starting to get corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to get corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to get corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind cab starting to get corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes over and across axle starting to get corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 114,823 miles

2nd centre cushion back from gearbox starting to get worn but still doing its job at the moment

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis just behind cab 2nd skin starting to get very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis just behind cab 2nd skin starting to get vey corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes over axle getting very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis all along getting corroded but at the moment just surface (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 114,712 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 114,712 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 114,017 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rough when rotated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 114,016 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rough when rotated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 112,038 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides above rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides near leaf spring mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

drivers seat base damaged

steering rack has slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2019 112,037 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides above rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides near leaf spring mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

drivers seat base damaged

steering rack has slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2018 109,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside side markers not working

offside mirror sharp edge but not likely to cause injury

Fail 12 Jun 2018 109,278 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside side markers not working

offside mirror sharp edge but not likely to cause injury

Pass 16 Jun 2017 106,686 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside under bonnet area (Chassis) (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside side marker lamp rear not working

Fail 16 Jun 2017 106,686 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside under bonnet area (Chassis) (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside side marker lamp rear not working

Pass 3 Jun 2016 102,461 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 102,460 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside marker light not working

Pass 28 May 2015 95,550 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 88,301 miles

Front tyres are worn slightly uneven , suggest tracking ( 4 wheel alignment )

Rear leaf spring shackle rubber bushes are slightly perished.

Slight play in rear antiroll bar muonting bushes.

Pass 29 May 2013 83,071 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 76,891 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Fail 30 May 2012 76,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,717 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,791 miles

Front disc pads low.

Offside door mirror cracked.

Some pitting to both front discs.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 64,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front disc pads low.

Offside door mirror cracked.

Some pitting to both front discs.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,875 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 54,875 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 41,369 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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DV04 VSY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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