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DY54 XZW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,730 mi
Last recorded160,730 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 XZW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 160,730 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all weld repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to prescribed areas not excessive

underside corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 23 Aug 2018 160,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis sections spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all weld repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2018 160,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch above wheel and behind strut in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis just rear of rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger next to rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step and sill in several places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch behind wheel, above wheel and behind strut in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis under wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis under wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to floor seam corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to floor seam corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear spring hangers corroded (2.4.A.3)

complete rear cross member heavily corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

coolant leak

corrosion to all of underbody

Fail 31 Aug 2016

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at rear (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

corrosion to underbody

Fail 30 Aug 2016

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 3 Jun 2015 150,717 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 150,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 141,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 131,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 122,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 101,658 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 93,872 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 85,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 71,352 miles

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 XZW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XZW, 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 XZW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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