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DY54 CHK

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,043 mi
Last recorded131,043 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 CHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 131,043 miles

Corrosion repair patches on underside of vehicle have a coating of bodyfiller and sealer.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Borth sides. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 27,409 miles

Windscreen damaged offside lower edge.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 27,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed to flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At inner sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At inner valance,(as seen from wheel arch). (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen damaged offside lower edge.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 125,916 miles

Brake pipe modified but not affecting brake system.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 125,911 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/70/15c (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section next to shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid sprays over windscreen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

both front door steps corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 122,347 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 122,347 miles

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

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

Nearside front inner tyrewall damaged,no ply or cord showing.

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

engine sump porous

Pass 14 Oct 2013 117,610 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 113,774 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 113,719 miles

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

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

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

suspension over to o/side

Pass 31 Oct 2011 102,766 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,180 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 85,666 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 73,875 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 73,875 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 57,675 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 57,675 miles

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

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

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

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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DY54 CHK is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DY54 CHK, 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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DY54 CHK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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