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DY54 PXU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror held with tape

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

tipper buck corroded (various holes)

Fail 5 Dec 2025

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes both sides (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator holder (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front mirror held with tape

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch chassis (front) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

tipper buck corroded (various holes)

Pass 6 Dec 2024

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/75r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023
Pass 6 Dec 2022

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake very low effort

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at the very front/bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

generally very rusty

tipper buck mount badly corroded/holed

buck very badly corroded/holed in several places

Fail 9 Nov 2021

Drive shaft bearing excessively worn 2nd prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both "D" rubbers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake very low effort

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at the very front/bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

generally very rusty

tipper buck mount badly corroded/holed

buck very badly corroded/holed in several places

Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,157 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit

surface corrosion on chassis

tipper bed corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 103,948 miles

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

Load carrying compartment floor and frame work corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Tailgate fixing area corroded,tailgate not insecure at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,455 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 102,399 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 96,004 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 95,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 87,744 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 87,744 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,556 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 22 Apr 2015 80,387 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,716 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,481 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sidwall cracked on offside front tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2013 65,481 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,607 miles

offside rear brake binding slighty

sidewall starting crack on offside front tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2011 55,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake binding slighty

sidewall starting crack on offside front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,830 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,380 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007
Fail 20 Sep 2007

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 PXU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PXU, 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 PXU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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