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DX54 LBE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,778 mi
Last recorded101,778 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 LBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 101,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 92,222 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 91,550 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 85,261 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 85,253 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 84,238 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 83,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 82,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,455 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,017 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,278 miles

offside front power steering pipes corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 77,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside front power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,958 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,797 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,035 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,721 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,782 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,506 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 22,253 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,253 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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DX54 LBE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DX54 LBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX54 LBE registered?

DX54 LBE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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