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DY04 XLB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,867 mi
Last recorded196,867 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 196,867 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 196,867 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 189,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 189,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 183,113 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 175,979 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty

both sills rusty

nsf tyre on edge

os mirror cracked

osf door step rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2014 152,001 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 152,001 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 126,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 99,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 166,036 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 165,393 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 124,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 124,360 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 95,626 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 88,029 miles

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

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

oil leaks around engine

rattling from engine area

Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,950 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 XLB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLB, 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 XLB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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