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DV54 BTU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,829 mi
Last recorded56,829 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 BTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 56,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 48,181 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 48,029 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 46,133 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 44,280 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 44,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected cross member. (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 42,151 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 42,151 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,008 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,944 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 35,921 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,648 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 33,648 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,545 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 26,012 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,701 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,649 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 15,544 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,544 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 12,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 12,055 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 9,094 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 7,232 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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DV54 BTU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DV54 BTU, 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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DV54 BTU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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