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EX54 DYU

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,884 mi
Last recorded63,884 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 DYU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 63,884 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 59,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 59,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 52,804 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 51,136 miles

Central exhaust section deteriorating

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 50,920 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 50,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,623 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 49,016 miles

Front corrosion to brake disc inner faces

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to front brake disdcs

Pass 31 Oct 2014 47,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust section corroded

slight end float both rear hub bearings

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,403 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,143 miles

both rear wipers split - slight fraying to nearside front seat belt

Pass 4 Nov 2011 43,950 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,922 miles

slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 40,113 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,414 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,980 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 19,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 10,566 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CONDITION †(APPEARANCE OF LUMP/BULGE

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 DYU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DYU, 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 EX54 DYU registered?

EX54 DYU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is EX54 DYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 DYU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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