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DV54 TGF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,466 mi
Last recorded153,466 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 153,466 miles

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

nearside mirror deteriorated

oil leak

tipper body corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 153,371 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside mirror deteriorated

oil leak

tipper body corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 148,257 miles

condensation offside front headlight

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 147,928 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake slack adjuster incorrectly installed (3.5.1m)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

front metal brake pipes corroded

rear arb bushe slightly worn

reverse lights inop

windscreen damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2013 142,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

nearside mirror damaged slightly

prop shaft center bearing slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2013 142,549 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

nearside mirror damaged slightly

prop shaft center bearing slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2012 137,927 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 137,927 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 127,722 miles

2nd propshaft centre bearing worn

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside body marker lights not working

service light on

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2011 127,722 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2nd propshaft centre bearing worn

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside body marker lights not working

service light on

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2010 118,767 miles

corrosion nearside and offside sills

excessive engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside front subframe damaged slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2010 118,767 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion nearside and offside sills

excessive engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside front subframe damaged slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2009 109,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 109,051 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 97,905 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,102 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 TGF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TGF, 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 TGF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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