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DY54 UAR

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,283 mi
Last recorded52,283 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 UAR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,283 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 49,528 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 49,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,807 miles

Advise thorough underbody rustproofing.

Corrosion developing in both sills/lower body - advise attention to prevent further deterioration.

Rear tyres deteriorated (cracking) advise replacement.

Fail 7 Oct 2009 45,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Advise thorough underbody rustproofing.

Corrosion developing in both sills/lower body - advise attention to prevent further deterioration.

Rear tyres deteriorated (cracking) advise replacement.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,459 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 39,457 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,095 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 32,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 UAR is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 UAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY54 UAR registered?

DY54 UAR is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is DY54 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 UAR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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