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DY04 SHX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests32 (15 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate46.9%

Mileage

90,247 mi
Last recorded90,247 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 SHX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 17 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 90,247 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os inner sills /rear seats removed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 90,247 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os inner sills /rear seats removed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 83,920 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 83,863 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 74,665 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 74,665 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting STEP AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting STEP AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 66,308 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 66,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability securing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,135 miles

Front crossmember o/s slight corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2018 60,135 miles

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

Front crossmember o/s slight corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2017 60,086 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger to step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mud gaurd (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings butt outriggers and rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 60,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear most bolt lose. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inc. door step. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail corroded cross member. (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing rear most ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,779 miles

Corrosion outside of pescribed areas

Fail 15 Nov 2016 54,778 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion outside of pescribed areas

Fail 21 Oct 2016 54,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,513 miles

Excessive corrosion outside of pescribed areas

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 50,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Excessive corrosion outside of pescribed areas

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,986 miles

n/s mirror cap missing

rear underside of chassis has light surface rust

Fail 25 Sep 2014 36,984 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f door mirror cap missing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,596 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

outer and underbody slight corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2013 24,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

outer and underbody slight corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,970 miles

Both sills slight corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside rear door pillar slight damage

Fail 19 Sep 2012 16,968 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both sills slight corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside rear door pillar slight damage

Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,190 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F steering arm slight play at fixing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 6,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F steering arm slight play at fixing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 48,096 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 48,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front discs slight wear

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

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

Wear to inner tread O/S/F tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,385 miles

brake pedal pad worn on edge.

n/s cab roof marker lamp inop.

n/s door stiff operation of outer handle.

n/s mirror damaged.

n/s tail gate catch not securing.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 36,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

brake pedal pad worn on edge.

n/s cab roof marker lamp inop.

n/s door stiff operation of outer handle.

n/s mirror damaged.

n/s tail gate catch not securing.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,781 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,102 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 26,082 miles

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

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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DY04 SHX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.9%.

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 DY04 SHX, 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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DY04 SHX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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