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DY54 PXE

2004 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,425 mi
Last recorded184,425 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 PXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 184,425 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 168,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 168,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 151,164 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 151,161 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 136,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 136,450 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 146,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 140,838 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 140,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

o/s front tyre showing signs of wear on out side edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 133,480 miles

both front discs rusty & pitted

Fail 2 Jul 2012 133,480 miles

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

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

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

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

both front discs rusty & pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2011 128,863 miles

front brake discs scored

Pass 20 Jul 2011 128,863 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 128,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

BOTH FRONT DISCS BADLY SCORED

Pass 20 Jul 2010 117,844 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 106,625 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 106,625 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 91,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 74,185 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 74,185 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 PXE is a 2004 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PXE, 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 PXE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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