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DV54 BWN

2004 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,722 mi
Last recorded81,722 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 BWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 81,722 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 81,713 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth clutch pedal (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 81,693 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Step area corroded.

Fail 19 Nov 2021 81,692 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel pipe damaged Fuel overflow pipe. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking Wheel cylinder leaking. (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Step area corroded.

General underbody corrosion.

Pass 6 Apr 2020 81,619 miles

Bed excessively corroded but still secure

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

Cement on mirrors and windscreen but visibility still ok

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

Corrosion on offside outer sill but not in any prescribed areas

Corrosion throughout underside

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear back plate damp

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight leak from tipper body pump

Pass 13 Feb 2018 80,568 miles

Hole in O/S outer sill not in perscribed area

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/75/R16 (4.1.E.1)

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,832 miles

some corrosion to tipper body

Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,076 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 79,073 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,645 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 78,649 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,350 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 77,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,881 miles

HORN SOUNDS CROAKY.

OFFSIDE REAR SIDE MARKER LAMP MISSING.

OIL LEAK AROUND TIPPER MECHANISM.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 74,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

HORN SOUNDS CROAKY.

NEARSIDE REAR SIDE MARKER SECURED WITH TAPE.

OFFSIDE REAR SIDE MARKER LAMP MISSING.

OIL LEAK AROUND TIPPER MECHANISM.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,306 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs pitted/worn

o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 16 Sep 2011 64,294 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs pitted/worn

o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,613 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,315 miles

Nearside rear inner tyre getting low on tread

Fail 11 Sep 2009 45,301 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate slightly insecure

Nearside front tyre has nail in tread

Nearside rear inner tyre getting low on tread

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,459 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear tyre wall cut

o/s front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,496 miles

both front top marker lights are not working

nearside front tyre is starting to wear low on outer edge

nearside haandbrake cable is fouling the inner tyre

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

slight dampness between offside rear backplate and axle

slight play in offside of steering rack

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 BWN is a 2004 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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