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DY04 TAV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

237,557 mi
Last recorded237,557 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 237,557 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 237,389 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.03m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mount cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area above rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected screen cracked affecting drivers veiw (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded x 2 at middles after fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes x 2 slightly corroded at front lower bulk head area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal rubber worn

cooling fan bearing worn

Fail 23 Aug 2021 237,336 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 233,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 228,931 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 228,931 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 221,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 214,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 213,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 213,170 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 205,918 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 196,170 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 196,170 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 13 Feb 2014

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2012 158,175 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 238,638 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 199,223 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 199,222 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 169,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 144,316 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 144,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 144,556 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 144,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 84,242 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 84,242 miles

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

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 TAV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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