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DY04 SVW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,983 mi
Last recorded158,983 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 SVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 158,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front door step corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

had extensive welding and sealed

Fail 7 Jul 2017 158,933 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 152,580 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

hand brake as little reserve travel

slight corrosion to n/s/f inner step

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

Fail 12 Jul 2016 152,580 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

hand brake as little reserve travel

slight corrosion to n/s/f inner step

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 146,672 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 140,722 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 140,722 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 140,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 237,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s seatbelt slightly frayed-both front c.v boots slightly detriorated-o/s/f trackrod end has slight play-both wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-sills+chassis corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 237,254 miles

n/s seatbelt slightly frayed-both front c.v boots slightly detriorated-o/s/f trackrod end has slight play-both wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-sills+chassis corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 233,574 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 233,574 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011
Fail 20 Apr 2011

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both outer sills starting to corrode.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 210,533 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 210,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 173,045 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 173,045 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 132,209 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 132,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 89,512 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 89,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 SVW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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