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EX54 DYM

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 DYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 208,250 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 207,129 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box... (6.1.2 (a))

Central Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator not working non working... (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing within 30 cm of servo... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust pipe... (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step back... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember offside and nearside... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 206,786 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth clutch and brake pedal rubbers deteriorating (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle footbrake/handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/crossmembers etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight end float in both rear hubs

Fail 11 Nov 2021 206,786 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear inner sills and outriggers behind rear wheels corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth clutch and brake pedal rubbers deteriorating (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle footbrake/handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both headlight aims too high (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/crossmembers etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight end float in both rear hubs

Pass 13 Nov 2020 206,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on centre brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/crossmembers/outriggers etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake effort imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 206,241 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both inner and outer sills behind rear wheels corroded through bad (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both inner and outer sills corroded through bad (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear inner wheel arch to rear sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear inner wheel arch to both sills corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear chassis sections above rear axle in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on most parts of chassis/crossmembers/outriggers/underbody etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 201,984 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 200,440 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 200,419 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 197,944 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 193,970 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 192,785 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 189,504 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 186,813 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 186,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 180,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 283,231 miles

offside and nearside front steering track arms showing slight signs of movement

Pass 1 Aug 2011 136,005 miles

both front wiperblades showing slight signs of wear

nearside steering track arm showing slight signs of wear

Fail 30 Jul 2010 111,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2010 111,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 98,535 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 84,276 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 84,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 68,457 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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EX54 DYM is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EX54 DYM, 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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EX54 DYM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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