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DY04 TJU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broke (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet rear of engine (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front step corroded not in prescribed area

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2021

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate nearside front sensor broken and hanging off (1.6 (a))

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both front inner sills heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both lower door hinge mounting points excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking Possible leak off pipes, requires diagnosis (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Crack above 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear hanbrake cable routed wrong and is chafing on the leaf spring

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 182,312 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 170,736 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both cab inner and outer sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit advise changing at earliest convienience (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s rear tyres on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on truck chassis/crossmembers etc in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tipper body chassis and crossmembers corroding/deteriorating advise attention at earliest convienience (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers seat deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2018 157,093 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on both sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil leak on tipper hydraulics ()

drivers seat squab deteriorating

under bonnet checks not done as bonnet lock not opening with key

Fail 25 Jan 2018 157,077 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s body chassis corroded through next mounting bolt and rear wing stay bar mounting bracket (6.1.B.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on both sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil leak on tipper hydraulics ()

drivers seat squab deteriorating

under bonnet checks not done as bonnet lock not opening with key

Pass 11 Jan 2017 145,892 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED TO FRONT AXLE

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 138,922 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 127,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 121,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey when spun by hand

Pass 2 Jan 2013 107,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nsr tyre has cut but not exposing wires or cords

Pass 25 Jan 2012 95,365 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside wiper poor

Fail 23 Jan 2012 95,359 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside wiper poor

Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Mar 2010 78,040 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,040 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 64,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,805 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 47,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 47,329 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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DY04 TJU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY04 TJU, 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 TJU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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