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DV54 BZN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

104,245 mi
Last recorded104,245 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 104,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 99,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 155,076 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 155,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 152,803 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 152,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 152,783 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 149,004 miles

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

CORROSION AROUND BODY NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018

CORROSION AROUND BODY NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION AROUND BODY NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 104,305 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 104,305 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 80,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer sill rusty

Offside Front Outer sill rusty

Fail 9 May 2016 80,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer sill rusty

Offside Front Outer sill rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2015

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

both o/s top & front marker lights inop

main beam switch sticky in operation

marks to windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

n/s/r tyre on limit advise replacment

o/s/f bumper corner loose

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear hub seals weeping

rear light board damaged & twisted

slight cuts in n/s/r outer tyre

tow bar electrics slightly loose

warning lights flashing on dashboard

Pass 19 Sep 2014 176,313 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dash lights flicker

Fail 5 Sep 2014 176,312 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Exhaust tail pipe missing

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dash lights flicker

Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,100 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,307 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,709 miles

Chip in windscreen outside both zones

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tail pipe missing from exhaust but not causing any problems

Fail 20 Feb 2012 37,709 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Chip in windscreen outside both zones

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tail pipe missing from exhaust but not causing any problems

Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,481 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs slightly rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,455 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 18,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 18,272 miles

Front disc pads close to limit

Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,889 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 14,899 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 BZN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 DV54 BZN, 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 BZN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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