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DY54 PBF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 PBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Fail 13 May 2026

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 14 May 2025

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES LIGHT (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CAB OUTER OS/ (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS/OS INNER STEP REPAIRED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION BEEN REPAIRED OUTER SILL OUTER SILLS LIGHT CORROSION ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES LIGHT CORROSION

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 133,223 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR/NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER ARCH AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER OUTER SILL STEP AREA (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 13,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2020

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 197,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 197,247 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,665 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 94,567 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step/sill (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Handbrake efficiency only just passed 16%

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,625 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 186,700 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 186,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,768 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,316 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 76,316 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,142 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 65,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,985 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,624 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

crack in windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2008 49,624 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

crack in windscreen

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 PBF 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 69.2%.

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 DY54 PBF, 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 PBF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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