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DY54 XZZ

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

130,015 mi
Last recorded130,015 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 XZZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 130,015 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 130,005 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 129,882 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 123,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 120,048 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 114,184 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 106,544 miles

Both front tyres are 10 years old

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Feb 2021 99,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 95,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall and between tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 86,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 77,318 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,792 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 67,792 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,359 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cut

Offside Front slightly misshaped on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,981 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,067 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 31,034 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,109 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 14,916 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 13,289 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 12,115 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 10,846 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 10,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 8,485 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil level on minimum

Pass 10 Oct 2007 8,485 miles

oil level on minimum

Fail 10 Oct 2006 5,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 5,032 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 2,060 miles

fuel on engine surface-no obvious signs of fuel leak

Fail 10 Oct 2005 2,060 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (6.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

fuel on engine surface-no obvious signs of fuel leak

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 XZZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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